Wickman class's were aimed at helping RE agents get to the next level and since my wife was a top producer and managed 70 agents she was very good at it.. 

The current one lasted 8 years and needs to be replaced (as per what our property manager is saying)I heard front loaders could leak, so I typically only do top loaders for rentals.

The utility company doesn't manage your property...they provide paid services until they're not paid anymore. 

Get a job in property management.

The investor manages the project, and the lender receives a percentage of the profits upon sale. - The property is renovated and sold at a significant profit, and both parties are satisfied. 5.

Using 50% rule (expenses excluding P&i is 50% of rent) here are the numbers;1800 (rent) - $900 (expenses) - 1468 (heloc) = negative $568/monthAt your rent point with that size unit, your expenses will ve less than depicted by the 50% rule, so let’s use a likely more accurate 40%1800 - 720 (expenses) - 1468 = negative $388/monthNow let’s imagine you self manage and you time is not worth anything (I strongly recommend believing your time is worth less or worth less than a quality PM would charge) with 8% further reduction so expenses are down to 32%1800 - 576 (expenses) - 1468 = negative $244/month. 

I would try and manage it yourself if you have the time and effort. 

I'm going to try leasing the place out myself again, but if I'm struggling, I will hire property manager. 

Doing real estate and managing other peoples money from a fund are two very distinct skillsets.

Would you be able to share what the general property management fees are on a AirBNB?