I chose that major because I wanted to learn as much about real estate as I could; several self-help books convinced me that real estate was the best way to build wealth for the average person.

I am all for self sufficiency , but IMO many low wage folks were screwed during the pandemic ... 

- Would I be able to self manage?

If you plan to do any updates to the property you could have that conversation with them, let them know that the rent will be going up because of that and they may self terminate.

We are currently looking about 2.5-3 hrs away.Is it feasible to self-manage and not be there?

Looking for health insurance for me and family that will cover pregnancy and surgery related to birth c sections.

I own and self manage 16 doors in my neck of the woods and am doing a quick solo visit to Austin TX this weekend.

I hear quite often on the BP podcast to not do your own rehab work and to not self manage.

They would rather lend money to a new investor purchasing a first rental property who has fulltime job as a bar attender and making 50k a year then to a real state investor who has a portfolio and lives off their self made income.

It sounds like you have a good plan and that you are self identifying the inefficiencies in your processes!