The only thing I would anticipate needing in terms of capital expenses in the next few years would be a new HVAC unit which is on the older side, but we have already budgeted for that and have a service contract with a company that manages our HVAC, water heater and oil tank.Am I crazy for thinking that a property management company would be an unnecessary expense in my case?

For the sake of the product that you all want to massage baby oil all over and take to the beach on a nice summer's day, sipping a Mai Tai, and of course, crushing real estate on an app, just let this thread rest in peace.

Like is used to clean the driveway with when there's an oil spill. 

I could save a whole lot of cash mowing my own grass, ironing my shirts, painting the kitchen, organizing my garage, and changing my own oil.

Might want to tone it down if you genuinely want to learn from others, unless you just think you know everything, in which case you shouldn't be posting questions or voicing frustration, as you'd have solved everything and have a well-oiled operation in place....

Croix's economy has been depressed the past few years with the closing of the HOVENSA oil refinery which was the second largest employer on the island (second only to the government).Closings must be handled by an attorney in the Territory.

I live and work in N.Dakota, the market here seems to flux with oil field and seems to be on the rise as well.

Oil is going to be the most interesting at this point. 

If my site falls off the map like someone claims it will, I will lather up in baby oil and force Keith and Andy to wrastle.

In terms of getting into apartment complexes and large transactions - it's much easier than you think.Real estate is filled with opportunities to deploy capital, but in the same time is filled with fast-talking snake oil men that will happily take your money towards a "fund" so you own a portion of a large portfolio... only to find out the fund's performance is below par, your money is locked out, and the only person making money is the fund manager from the management fee they've locked you into.