If you decide to self manage then I would recommend listing on Zillow and using their application.

If the subject floor is not perfectly flat, pour a self-leveler over the existing flooring (read the instructions on the bag FIRST). 

QuickBooks Self-Employed has a receipt scanner feature and organizes expenses by property or investment type.

You would have to create an HOA to manage the common area and keep control of that or create a self-managing HOA for the four owners to manage together.

That is a recipe for disaster, and if it gets around there are hundreds of people that will provide him compelling ways to lose it all in "good" investments.Alas, financial self-education is something that is hard-won and severely lacking in this country.  

I’ve received only self-promotions from PMs or people affiliated with PMs.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

Before you call any family service, how about meeting with them and expressing your concerns. 

In my first stint in real estate, I thought reinvesting in the business was keeping the marketing engine running. At the time I was running on direct mail. I thought reinvesting in the business was partially investing...

If they say it's a self guided tour with a key code run!