What you need is a good property manager who is very familiar with the area, to steer you away from the war zones.

Following David Green's Core 4 strategy (realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender) gives confidence to invest anywhere.

Monthly, I'm seeing a net profit of $1400, and I've managed to save up 6 months' worth of emergency funds.

They do all their own property management and repairs (unless a licensed contractor is needed).

I would definitely hire a management company if I plan to rent the property.Back up plan is to stay there two years, sell the property and avoid paying taxes.Fellow BiggerPockets community, I would love some advice on evaluating whether I should flip the property to reinvest in a bigger home or multifamily unit or rent the property with a management company?

I was originally going to manage the project myself and sub out all of the work.

The HOA finances were badly managed and the homeowners would argue with the HOA board members.

We manage a few units there and it is really tough tbh. 

… I’m getting too old to manage and fix the place up plus, I’m moving out of town, 16 miles away.

I would have a property management run the day to day with whatever I invest in.