You'd use a trusted property manager, usually referred from your rockstar investor friendly agent.

I also have a good network of people I trust (electricians, plumbers, painters, roofers, etc) but I do not have a reliable handy man.

Unless you had a foundation repair company you trust tell you needed a french drain.

You could use an LLC, Trust, personal name, etc. 

I trust that you like it given that you say that you have one.

The secret to dominating the world of off-market acquisitions isn’t about delivering a slick pitch or being pushy—it’s about becoming the trusted, go-to problem solver that sellers want to work with.

Cash flow might take a bit of a back seat but building a team you can trust and building experience are top priorities in my eyes.

I felt that the various service providers gave me preferred service having been introduced through RTR, and I had great experiences with everyone they recommended.Most importantly, I felt that I could trust my Matthew Seyoum, my Investment Strategist, to represent my best interests without any conflict of interest, and to provide sound advice after understanding my goals and needs.Time will tell how the investment itself plays out, but so far I’m happy with RTR’s service and look forward continuing the relationship.P.S.

@Jared W SmithThe words trust but verify ring very true with those stories.

If you have the money and you can do something with it in California and you trust that the money will grow more there, then that's what I would do