I agree having a reliable, trustworthy team on board when you are long distance investing is crucial and what better way to ensure that than to engage with people that have insight into your market of interest. 

Do not engage in conversation.

@Kendal Lamb I wish I could make it, but have a prior engagement that evening. 

Readers are advised to engage a licensed professional who knows their situation before relying on their opinion.DRE# 02213689 CPA# 144976

Lauren, Congrats on taking the first step; that is mentally engaging the process!.

Read books, attend seminars, and engage in online forums to expand your knowledge.10. 

Maintenance and Repairs: Have a plan for handling routine maintenance and unexpected repairs efficiently.Ultimately, whether to engage a property management company or self-manage depends on your comfort level and availability.

By actively engaging in the industry itself, I aim to eventually channel these earnings into my investment pursuits.It's not uncommon to encounter this dilemma during one's career journey.

Otherwise, don't engage with it or you just make the problem worse.

We chose this because it’s an active biz that allows you to juice your returns with more time engagement.