I also recommend self-managing this property so that you can get that experience.

Most property management software will have listing options for you.

However, ensure that the transition to 6% interest after 2 years is manageable with your projected cash flow.

Spark Rental manages the day-to-day stuff.

He focuses on Arbitrage, but we focus on property management.

Perhaps you can find one working in real estate services -- like Property Management, Contracting, Lending, etc. -- where you can learn the business while getting yourself in a position over time to make investments. 

I have several years in sales, management and training but I have never invested.

I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

To combat this problem, a great management company who will have your back and navigate the ebb and flow of the ever changing climate of these rental sites is essential.

I am hoping to find another out of state investor who would be willing to chat about ways to be successful managing the rehab and the general chaos.