What size complex would have an on-site manager?

[Richard Low]

My wife and I are looking to manage an apartment complex as live-in managers, but I'm not sure where to look. I've responded to job posts on Craigslist and next week I plan to start contacting apartment complexes and asking if they have on-site managers. What size complexes should we be looking for?

I also plan on going to the AZREIA and announcing our interest at the 'haves and wants' session. Do you think it would be worth it to contact property management companies or commercial brokers? I'm about to take the state/national exam tomorrow to get my AZ license, should I just try and work for a management company or stay independent?

Any other advice or people I should reach out to here on BP?