I also have degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science and a minor in Physics.

For instance, said property manager manages maintenance issues, problems that arise during bookings, basically anything that needs a physical person at the property, while I manage the rest?

It's always a good idea to start where you are because you understand the what's going on around you, and you can physically visit the neighborhoods, properties, etc.Answering these questions is the first place to start.

Professional cleaning is a hard, physical job. 

Did you walk the home before purchase, and are there physically 5 separate rooms?

The only other thing you can do is go off market, and start going directly to the sellers, but again if you are looking to use your VA loan product that's gonna limit you on what physical condition the property can be in to purchase it.

The only property I have sold was because of a physical issue that we ended up not being able to remedy which created a liability nightmare for me.

Check fees are $10**** When buying physical real estate, you must have a 10% cushion of the purchase price**We waive the first 6 transaction review fees for the life of the account.*** The first 12 incoming checks are free each year.

Cleaning costs have gone up in the past 5 years, because covid made people realize they don't want to do a hard physical job for peanuts anymore.  

The SFH has its own parcel number, with a curb cut to have 2 physically separate spaces.