Make sure to get a pretty tight tech stack figured out, especially to track your income and spending. 

Track all of your spending, and after about a year or two, add to your portfolio.

Keep a track record of success versus trying to grow net worth at all costs.

One of the former managers even stole tenants' money order rent payments, rented to friends and family who didn’t meet the minimum requirements, and managed some owners' properties on the side without authorization.I’ve tried to be patient, waiting for them to get things back on track, but the situation has only worsened.

Seriously, you are on the “right” track, and already ahead of most investors.  

You’re definitely on the right track with this strategy.

So, you'll want to use tracking software like Hubstaff to monitor what an RTM is really doing. not as much of a concern with a VA if you pay them for performance and not by the hour.- Getting an RTM to buy into your ompany culture.

Track your deal performance on a spreadsheet.

Getting a judgment is easy; collecting is not.You can garner their wages or a bank account, but only if you can track them down.

You could then track down the owner with a little investigation at the county records office or online.