The ability to effectively self manage would depend on the scale you are trying to buy. 

Multifamily properties can benefit from forced appreciation, where you increase value through renovations and improved management, potentially achieving 5% to 7% appreciation annually, especially if the rental market remains robust.

VNQ or IRET are passive and actively managed ETFs in US that hold hundreds of REITs if you don't want to choose individual ones.   

Originally posted by @Adrian Laney:@james wise do you manage d properties in cleveland if so is it really challenging  Yes I run a very large portfolio.

With rehabs you want to know enough about how houses work to manage the tradespeople.

Do anyone have any  experience of automated tools like CRM integration, Automated lead generation and mass outreach, customer management and appointment booking etc.

3) Can I rent to my son and also treat him as the property manager? 

I currently have a rental property and am looking at getting my real estate license and building a property management and property maintenance company to serve my investments and potentially others.  

I will be the one actively managing the property and doing most of the research, and my brother will act as more of an investor.

Stormwater Management Easements and Covenants.11.