You could easily manage a significant volume through a free Google Voice number and an email address.Considering that most residents lean towards email and text rather than phone calls, you can periodically check those messages or any voicemails left for you.As your business expands, you might want to consider implementing an efficient property management software.

You pay him however you want check or you can use unit rents.Have you thought about just getting an approval for a mortgage and not use the seller?

Check with your utility company see if they offer incentives.

Check comps that match the condition of yours.

Someone has to pocket the proceeds from that check and you can follow that trail. 

Regardless of the market you choose, please make sure you have reliable boots on the ground (agent, contractor, handyman, bird dog) to check our potential properties and be able to respond in the event of an emergency. 

Definitely check out Cleveland!

Who will drive by to check the lawn or look for extra cars in the driveway or three unauthorized dogs in the back yard?

Quote from @Noam Ben Nun: Check out "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene.

Check out Zillow hottest housing market of 2024: https://www.axios.com/2024/01/10/zillow-ranking-hottest-real...Cleveland is what I focus in, it's great market to focus on for cash flow and specific pockets have gone up 2x and upwards of 4x in the last 5-10 years even!