@Denise Supplee is the investor's involvement critical or are good PMs able to take this work off the investors plate?

You are now better positioned to recognize real estate that has those critical characteristics. 

Targeting student rentals in a market like Columbus can offer excellent cash flow, and renting by the room is a proven strategy to maximize it.You've asked the two most critical questions for a remote investor.

Outsource 80% of tasks like admin, tenant calls, and repairs to property managers or virtual assistants—focus only on the critical 20%: finding deals, decision-making, and building your investment strategy.

One of my favorite financial and economic podcasts, The Compound & Friends, starts with a 2 min chat on how everyone loves Nashville, saying, “We have employees there, it’s pretty sick.”

Now having 6 properties, 8 doors, the cash flow isn’t as critical because if something breaks or I have vacancy in one unit the other properties can prop up the underperforming one for the month and I am still cashflow positive each month just not as positive as I would have been if I didn’t have any issues.

Walkthroughs and trusted local eyes are critical before running numbers too tight.Philadelphia markets like Strawberry Mansion can deliver great returns, but they also come with nuance — neighborhood pockets shift quickly, and comps don’t always tell the full story.

That first meeting is critical for due diligence.

LTV is critical in performing notes.

They tell me anything less doesn’t allow them to obtain “critical mass”.