A simple technology stack and a great local team (cleaners, maintenance, and "gopher") is sufficient to self-manage one unit, assuming you don't mind the occasional late night call.

It doesn't hurt to list on furnished finder and you can find occasional guests. 

I currently manage properties throughout Los Angeles County, and occasionally come across properties that aren’t ideal for long-term standard rentals.

I run into this scenario occasionally.

Read books and maybe take on the occasional 3 day seminar. 

My 20s were a blur, working all of the time, starting a couple of businesses, and living off of nothing.

Getting occasional answers on BP is helpful, but slow and tedious.

Just got the unit back right before finalizing the eviction to discover that they had been scamming multiple TV/internet providers for the free 3 month sign on period and then switching to the next as there are about 6 different companies boxes that I have to sort through and return as occasionally they stick the bills for equipment with the landlord in our area.

The older ones are smoother, but I ain't into smooth, I like the smoky peat taste...my wife says I 'smell like dirt'. 2nd place is The McCallan.I do occasionally go with bourbon though and we both like Bulliet.

Being too lenient or emotionally attached to tenants can lead to late rent, extended vacancies, and blurred boundaries.