It might be easier to look for a partner to put up the capital if you find the deal manage the renovation and other time intensive activities.

Check your local laws to see if you can simply not renew her lease (vs evicting). 

I am a local real estate investor who runs data from public sources to try to find properties.

Welcome to BPSearch on these forums  and see some posts like thishttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/1087923-newbi...Also look at meetups locally to meet REAL investors:)

You can specify blackout dates when the property is not available for rent if you wish to use it personally during certain times of the year.Legal and Regulatory Compliance: The management firm will ensure that the property complies with local laws and regulations concerning rental properties, including obtaining any necessary permits and adhering to zoning laws.Maintenance and Repairs: Property management firms often take care of routine maintenance and emergency repairs, ensuring the property is well-maintained and ready for tenants or guests.This arrangement allows you to enjoy your second home for part of the year and generate rental income when you're not using it, with minimal effort on your part.

I currently own 10 units around Louisiana. 6 of the units are self managed and 4 are managed by a property management company but we actively manage the property manager.

Is there a local store that sells them? 

There are over 20 active of us CPAs in these forums assisting Real Estate investors nationwide.

After analyzing over 1,300 active single family homes in Reno, Nevada we found that the majority of homes cash flow around a 4% cap rate, with outliers in the 5s and even some at 6%.A cap rate is a measure of a property's investment potential, calculated by dividing the property's net operating income (NOI) by its purchase price.

Yes already working with State, County and local