Personally, I self-managed and then hired a virtual assistant to follow the sytems/procedures I created.

We spend thousands of dollars per month on fraud detection systems and they are virtually impossible to catch without them. 

I recommend TVs in every bedroom (of course, this depends on the target market), a coffee machine, etc.

Line up financing: 20–25% down for turnkey deals or FHA for house hack.Learn from others: Join local or virtual real estate investor meetups (BiggerPockets, REI groups).Let me know if you ever want to discuss specific markets or deals - always here to help!

I am building a product, and in my experience, I am working with early majority, where I am trying to reduce the cost brokers spend on virtual assistant, and also make a flexible AI agent that can be seamlessly integrated with the workflows they use.

(Left the gas on the stove on once, had a running toilet never reported, opened the washing machine faucet to cause a leak to the floor below purposefully when they had no washer).

Here are some strategies to consider:**Networking and Recommendations**Local Real Estate Meetups**Property Management Companies**Virtual Tours and InspectionsBy combining these strategies, you can make informed decisions and build a network of trustworthy professionals to support your out-of-state investments.

Attending a meeting (even virtually if possible, or when you visit) is invaluable.Mastering Out-of-State InvestingManaging rentals from afar is all about your team and your systems.Building Your "Boots-on-the-Ground" Team is #1:Property Manager (PM): This is often the cornerstone of an out-of-state strategy.

I get ADU appraisals sent to me maybe a dozen to 15 times per year to analyze, but virtually all are REFIs.  

Quote from @Travis Timmons: Quote from @Travis Biziorek: Quote from @Travis Timmons: @Travis Biziorek Both of you had virtually identical 1, 2, 3 lists...just felt like it kicked back a response based on similar prompts.