With my line of work not being around all the time I was curious of this since I would be able to manage lease agreements, advertising if needed, long term projects, rent collecting, and reporting. 

I want to purchase my primary home there with creative financing options, because like all of us I want to set more favorable terms than the traditional lenders can set.

Borrowing this kind of money to fund aggressive spend on growth in a high gross margin industry is once thing; covering Op-ex shortfalls is indicative of near term distress. 

Borrowers that purchased during the last 24 months, particularly with alternative mortgages such as DSCR loans at elevated rates could see worthwhile refinancing scenarios in the very near term just as any early payoff penalties are expiring. 

I cant tell you what to do , but investing in rentals over the long term has been great for me , some times there are more repairs , sometimes less , but thats just the nature of the business

Where can I go to learn the details on tax liens/deeds?

It’s critical you know your docs and are familiar with your terms in those documents.

Couple of things to consider for your question.In terms of software, it depends on what part of the management you are trying to work on.

Also, this would give more time thus putting you in Long Term Capital Gains Exemption if you've lived in the home 2 of the last 5 years. 

To determine the most suitable strategy for you, it would be beneficial to connect and discuss your situation in more detail within PM.