I manage around 400 rentals with 14 years of experience and have never been sued once.

.- Do you want to manage the new system internally or have an outside vendor manage it for you for a small fee.- Would you be requiring custom changes often to your digital workflow?

So if you are going to be a host that outperforms your competitors and want to get fabulous reviews, there isn’t complete down time if you are self managing at the highest level.

I'm hoping to find a company that isn't going to manage my properties but help me do better.

Is that intelligent financial management?

Hi Michael,Finding the right CPA is crucial for managing your investments effectively.

House hacking can also be a solid way to offset expenses early on.It sounds like you're diving in with a great mindset and skill set—being handy and managing yourself puts you ahead of the game. 

Finding tenants:Our management company at the time was trying to find new occupants for a few months and it was not looking good.

That being said, this is mainly doable for folks taking on cosmetic rehabs with great time management/construction management skills.

Quote from @Nick Troutman: Owners are allowed to buy, sell, or manage their properties.