These two things have created a larger supply of skilled workers, so jobs might start coming here as well.

   @Jay HinrichsI am surprised to hear you say that there is no skill to buying renting and managing rental property.

Many people have told me to just how lawns so that I can work on my own time but honestly I'd rather be working at a place such as McDonald's or a retail store because if not only teaches you great social skills which I lack and need to get better at but it can make you more outgoing and make you more confident around strangers.

Finalized  a Contract for out of state purchaser5.Organized an Upcoming Open House with a Mortgage Specialist6.

A highly experienced agent cannot only save you after or during a transaction from avoiding potential lawsuits through well written contracts and know the in's and out's of the transaction process, but they can also save you thousands through great negotiation skills.

This doesn't mean the provider has the skills, subs and bandwith to manage a large remodeling job.  

Know your market, amenities, materials cost, labor time, and skill level compared to where rent levels can go, and you should be fine.

Find something that interest you and focus on developing the skills within that category.

That's the agents duty and skill.

HOA can be anything, you need to ask the homeowners organization, insurance should be a quick call to your agent to find out, but you need to find out property taxes, water/sewer costs and some assumptions on maintenance, since you will be responsible if a window breaks or the hot water heater explodes.