They can start regularly sending you MLS listings and having that relationship will allow you to act fast when you see something you like. 

Going out of area is definitely a thought, but then I hear these stories of how things went all wrong because someone who wasn't experienced in managing a team or had an established team they knew they could trust, especially when they're not able to stop in regularly and check on things.

And if you’re buyers are happy and you follow up regularly that turns into referrals. 

I would guess that you'd have to rent it on a regular basis, i.e. a few days a month to get any breaks.

The goal would be to start with something that I can supervise in person on a regular basis.If anyone has any recommended reading around this that would be great too.Thanks 

Supply & Demand usually tells the story.

Although, I get regular messages on social media from potential investors I learned from more experienced investors that most of their investors come from Biggerpockets.

It has become routinely challenging to get appliances ordered, delivered and installed in a timely manner due to supply chain and labor shortages.

Sounds like you answered your own questionThanks for the replies.My goal, ideally, is to put 20% down, have rents cover all standard costs (mortgage, regular maintenance), then sell the property after ten years without capital gains.

The biggest companies can roof a house for the price of the supplies if you go to a hardware store because of volume.