Yes I do realize I still need to manage all the non PM parts and those are actually the aspects I enjoy more.. just wondering what renter interaction will I need to do as a landlord, even after shelling out for PM.

Get a website, test, Do SEO and just sit back and watch your leads come crawling in!

New to investing, been watching videos and reading forums for a year now, even bought the BRRRR book by David Greene recently.

Its not enjoyable to do remote rehabs and distressed property in midwest and midsouth markets are sometimes in rough neighborhoods which is best left to the local players only.You can learn about syndications which do involve value play when asset is sold within their time horizons

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Enjoy!

Both things that I enjoy! 

To be honest, I enjoy being a landlord and have very good relationship with my tenants.

The major employers in Pierce county are the Military and Healthcare - neither of which are at risk of picking up and leaving.Depending on the asset and submarket, some people think their property is worth more than it is (and they're getting it) so sit and watch for the right project for you.I disagree with Mike (above) on two points.

We have done extensive work on two of the properties and enjoyed the process but both properties are well out of the area in which we live so Using those contractors is not possible.