We are  6 hour drive away, so plan to use management comp.

The problem is that I live in California (which is cost prohibitive for me currently to "buy local") and must rely on remote management that is local to the investment area. 

I am wondering if any experienced landlords or property managers in Seattle have ever come across this issue before?

My Name is Angie and I'm looking to start learning about Real Estate Management and Investing.

My mortgage payments are currently $2,841.40/month and my property management fees are 4% (I'm striking a deal with a property manager I trust so I'm super thankful for them giving me such a low rate).

I have an investment property that I probably have held on for too long and I recently began helping manage the properties in my family's trust.

Self manage? 

However, our advantage is over 30 years experience on the asset management side. 

Moving forward, in early 2020 I came across a Vacasa card after staying at a Vacasa managed property in Kauai.

The property was in pretty good shape, but suffered from poor management.