I would manage at first to learn the ropes, and then probably use a management company. 

If you’re not using a 1031 exchange, you’ll need to account for this.Reinvestment Risk: Entering new markets and managing multiple properties may present challenges, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the areas.Alternative StrategiesBefore committing to selling, consider these options:Leverage the Equity (HELOC or Cash-Out Refinance):With a 3.1% loan, selling might not be the best first move.

I like to think I have done ok. for me finding properties is sales - managing real estate and growing your company requires problem solving. 

We are looking for companies that OWN and are accountable for the full end-to-end process including purchasing, rehabbing/build, post-close property management.

I'd hate for a temporary dip in the quality of the tenant pool to be giving my landlord "spidey sense" false alarms on account of taking an extra month or two to fill a unit.

Main goal of All In One heloc or 1st Lien Position Heloc:  Lower your daily average balance.Main Drawback: Rates are substantially higher than 60% of current 1st mortgage balances.If you are mostly living paycheck to paycheck and your money leaves your account as soon as it comes in to pay bills, this is not for you. 

btw, i did not pay that much for sure, but i got what i want... without a mean management company. lol

I am going to start a company website to host the pictures and provide a little explanation of what we did. 

Yep, when we sign up for servicing as a company they ask you "what loss mitigation measures does your company allow" We offer loan mods, forbearance, deed in lieu, short sales and short payoffs.

Also, there is a need in the marketplace for a co-living PM company that doesn't charge too high of rate.