This is more common for commercial (5+ units, often lenders in this category want the owner/operator to have experience self managing or hire professional management), and not very common 4 units and under, IME.  

I’m not looking to be the GC (obv) on this and will be hiring a GC.  

Here are the five reasons serious (particularly luxury & commercial) investors should hire an investor focused and friendly real estate broker: - Market Insight: Seasoned investors will show you why the little things make a big difference.

When your property is relatively inexpensive, say $200k, and you want cost segregation applied to it - is it worth it to hire a cost segregation firm and pay their fee? 

They will be able to guide you in the right direction and tell you if your project is feasible or not.From there, we hire outside consultants to take the plan through the approval process.

Reciprocity is key to building lasting relationships.As you look to expand into short-term rentals (STRs), research the market thoroughly, understand local regulations, and consider whether you want to handle property management yourself or hire a professional.Remember, growing a real estate portfolio takes time and persistence.

so even though I enjoy coaching, I can only justify doing it if the income from the coaching justifies hiring someone else to do another one of my responsibilities.

We've had zero phone calls answered or returned, multiple promises or calls "tomorrow" to talk through issues unmetAt this point we've hired another PM (Sadly MidSouth Homebuyers, whom we have other properties with and have had nothing but excellent experience, wouldn't manage this location) who is now going through re-keying the property and assessing the state of the rehab.This was a test property for us, so we learned what we wanted to learn on this transaction.

@Alesha Walker, a tradesman who wants to be hired for an expensive job has a vested interest in up-selling you on something that may not be your best option.

If your in need of a title rep @Shannon Wright can assist not only in San Diego but all 58 CA counties...