My daughter and grandkids would get the house. 

I have sold some properties years ago on lease options where the tenant buyers actually exercise their right and purchased the property. ( I was in the deed.)The reason I am concerned to tie another person’s property up  with the lease option is that people can change their mind, as in the seller.  

It can be a very good market, but the why behind your choice may help us give you better advice on how to move forward.Before realtors and property managers, you really need to meet other investors so you are making a good move by trying to do that here, but it would be better if you could do it in person.

I do have an agent I know personally but she's only in the area at certain times of the year.Section 8 would be better than nothing.

Quote from @Jeff Calcaterra: We have a potential tenant new to the area who has gone through a paid background check, signed a background check authorization form, sent us a LinkedIn profile, sent an offer letter and says he is willing to send us paycheck stubs, but says he doesn't want us to call HR to verify employment because he is supposed to have found housing already.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

I started off with 3 houses on a lot and another house two lots down.

We would buy this house all cash. 

If you decide to keep your house, you can do an IRRRL after you have made at least 7 payments on your new mortgage.

It will be remote, but since you live there now, you probably already have connections who either already know the house or local friends to find you good people to service things as needed.