Cincinnati (Northern Ky doesn't count here:( ) for the win!

@Benjamin ColemanRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If it's possible, what type of RE agent activities might count towards the 750 hours required?

We are at 39 houses and counting. 

We're in real estate and will cross paths again eventually, doesn't seem to make any sense to burn a bridge. 

Is it true that the bank would use the lot as collateral for a new construction loan @Troy Sheets Yes, the lot value as well as any soft costs like architecture, engineering, etc. can count as well with most banks.

There is also a 1x per month count of kitchen items conducted by facilities manager and restock of cutlery, plates, cups etc.

We found some really good options here; after marking out budget and guest count, there are quite a few options.

While those escrow accounts are funded from GROSS cash flow - I don’t count those escrows as a part of my income from my business.  

In theory, it's a good idea to house hack in general, but I don't understand what you are counting as rent.