Taking a break from the last round of snow and ice. 

Currently, hired local farmers to cultivate seasonal fruits, avocados and vegetables.

I believe some of their people are likely here on the forums and can jump in, they also had a booth and sponsorship at last years BP con so if you went you may have seen them.I came across the service because I had a client who was going to self manage, and wanted me to lease the units for him, and the property was a mixed use building with his business operating out of the ground floor. 

You should look up the Augusta REIA group and come to those meetings.

I can easily drive by to see if the grass is cut or the blinds and screens are all torn up. 

So, you can put them in an LLC that you own 99% of and your wife/partner owns 1% and put all the properties on a 1065 Partnership return.If you have enough insurance, the proper coverage and avoid "dumb" mistakes that void your coverage, you don't really need an LLC.

Quote from @Quinzel Waiters:I would just keep looking and follow up with the person.

Quote from @Emmanuel Ola: On top of what Sasha mentioned, I would tap into friends and family.

I'd love to connect and share experiences and strategies, as there’s so much value in learning from each other in this space.

I have been listening to The Real Estate Rookie and other BP shows for about a year.