The amount of time required to attend court hearings etc. is big.   

A good property manager can handle tenant issues and reduce your hands-on involvement.Building a Network: While you don’t currently have local connections, networking with other investors, attending real estate meetups, or joining online communities can provide valuable insights and opportunities.The next steps depend on your financing options, preferred markets, and whether you’re willing to manage tenants directly or prefer to stay hands-off.

My partners and I have been running a real estate meetup for the past two years, and you are more than welcome to attend.

I would absolutely love to meet any other Realtors who will be in attendance!

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

All of our trainings are open to anyone who wants to come, because we are confident that anyone who attends will ask "Why isn't my brokerage doing this?" 

I attended nearly every in-person Chicago real estate meetup for about two years straight!

Considering attending some local real estate meet ups so you can make some connections.

The meetups have been super helpful for those of us who attend regularly. 

Research property management companies and attend local events to expand your network.