A smart investor wouldnt just take what is being said here on the forums, they would truly investigate to determine if it is a worthwhile strategy and fits with their goals and plans.The old buy term and invest the rest only works if you die during the 10,20 or 30 year term, and also if you truly invest the rest with great success.

Go do more investigating. 

Investigation calls attention to housing discrimination in Sonoma, Marin, Solano counties (pressdemocrat.com)I look forward to the day when these reports are no longer finding housing discrimination.

I've been a member for 12 years, and I've been an investor for 12 years, an accountant for 24 years, 14 of them as a CPA, so I will combine my CPA expertise with my landlord experience with my experience from the IRS as a tax examiner then from working in the IRS Criminal Investigation Division (CID). 

It's evident that you're prepared to further your trip by investigating real estate investment, since obtaining your real estate licences in Kansas and Missouri is no little accomplishment.Numerous members of the BiggerPockets community may relate to your viewpoint that time is the most valuable resource and that real estate investment can lead to financial independence.

., maintenance, utilities, property management fees) for clarity and organization.Utilize Digital Expense Tracking Tools:Implement specialized property management software to streamline expense tracking.Leverage cloud-based platforms for real-time access to financial data and collaboration with stakeholders.Capture and Document All Expenses:Develop a systematic process for capturing and documenting all property-related expenses.Keep digital or physical receipts organized and easily accessible for auditing and reporting purposes.Implement a Purchase Order System:Introduce a purchase order system to authorize and track expenditures.Ensure that all expenses align with budgetary constraints and are pre-approved to avoid surprises.Regularly Reconcile Bank Statements:Reconcile bank statements monthly to verify that recorded expenses match actual transactions.Promptly address any discrepancies and investigate the root causes to maintain financial accuracy.Track Capital Expenses vs.

We plan to start off using them but would like to investigate self managing as well.

Hi Jacob;  Be careful  and fully investigate both the turnkey provider and the potential property(ies) you are considering. 

Personally, I'm doing some investigation into Kansas City, though the fact its close is a big factor in looking there.Word of warning to other posters from your friendly neighborhood moderator.

You may lose some privacy if designating self as Trustee or the private investigator/analyst might be able to connect the dot and they'll ask court to make you divulge who are the beneficiaries.