Moreover, those to whom you might sell on installment terms may not have the perseverance or skills to manage them.

It is a skill that is learned through practice, though.

The views and opinions of all of the future Uber drivers from Columbus do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the few skilled Real Estate Brokers in Ohio.

Your experience, cash position, risk tolerance, handy skills, and income levels all will play a role in what will be the best house-hack for you or not. 

All skills are learn but doing and being repetitive.

Just like everything else in life, get started, keep honing those skills (i.e. keep reading, keep learning, keep attending the meetups) and watch yourself get better and better witch each property you buy.I hope this helps and good luck on your real estate journey!

If you are already doing a good amount of business there's nothing wrong with a VA assuming you can train them to operate at the same capacity/skill level. 

We have the skills to do most on our own.

Partner with someone who has capital while you bring project management skills. 

What I've learned in the end is that these home inspectors are not skilled in communication and they treat a small issue equally with a crack in the foundation or faulty electric panel.