Perfect for a hands-off investor testing the waters.What’s your vibe—sticking with Baltimore to grind it out, or curious about a rural southeast play with us?

One test is to call any PM company. 

How can you semi accurately predict what your mortgage payment will be?

@Oleksandr IvanovskiyRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

@Stephen MageeRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I was in this program, simply for the "boots on the ground" @3k/month in Philly to test out two deals there.

Too many other investment options. https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/san-diego/real-estateAs with any large investment, do conservative accurate underwriting before purchasing in San Diego.  

I am open to trying what you do with the higher price on one of my properties just to test it.

Quote from @Austin Williams: Quote from @Stephan L Schnaiter: @Matthew Becker has a good point--stating your goal may help you get more specific and accurate advice.  

The accurate P&Ls made it so much easier for my accountant to prepare the 2023 taxes.