Alternatives include Stessa (free) and Buildium (more robust, pricier).For testing, a phased approach is generally best.

Listen to the BP pod cast show number 77 and there is some good info on approaching sellers. 

Choose a manager whose approach aligns with your investment goals, and remember—value matters more than cost.

Aside from educating yourself, the next steps are to honestly assess yourself and see where you best fit into the equation and to build sponsor relationships because these will be very important for you as you start out.If you determine that you're best suited for the "finding money" part, then the content approach is a good way to get your name out there. 

Great approach and advice. 

They use more of a flat fee approach. 

However, I wouldn't recommend this approach as it could lead to big trouble and fines (up to $10,000 per non-compliant message). 

REITs offer a stock-market-like approach with no management required, while turnkey rental properties provide a fully passive income stream with minimal involvement.

Hey @Vhernadette Sasing, with your high income and limited time, a solid approach might be investing in cash-flowing assets that are low maintenance, like passive multifamily syndications, or exploring online businesses with recurring revenue models (e.g., SaaS, subscription-based e-commerce). 

i am confident i can manage the relatively small amount of requests, and have heard some good things about apps and software that are a "one stop shop" for landlords that allow payment, leases, and repair requests. i have one out of state rental property with a plethora of options for handymen and contractors around. i have been paying a property management company 8% plus all of their inflated costs of repairs and fees and with insurance going up it has really opened my eyes to my margins not as healthy as i would like.do you have a certain product you have used or use or would recommend?