I do engagement marketing in a trades focused field lending me to having very good relationships with tradespeople whom I consider friends- and I trust thoroughly.

I optioned the property about 4 years ago..

FHA gets a bad rap because sellers and many agents think it's only for people who don't have the money so if I had 20 percent, but wanted to use FHA, I would present a proof of funds with my offer showing I have more money, but am using the FHA as a financial option so I can get an investment property as well somewhere else.

Always start with investor investor-friendly agent.

Quote from @Logan Barwick: I Am looking at getting involved in rental properties and debating on which option would be best.

I am an investor friendly agent, and an investor myself in small residential multifamily in central MA.

Have you considered creative financing options like joint ventures or seller financing to reduce reliance on outside capital?

With your pipeline of off-markets, cherry-pick the best for yourself to close on, and on the rest, lock them up with a long inspection window, and make sure you have an option in the contract to Assign the deal to another buyer.

An assistant can do most everything that you need done and they work directly for you rather than a property management company that has several clients and you’re just one of them.Also, again, depending on the location of your properties, have you considered doing a lease with the option to buy?  

Stessa is a pretty good option but only for the management portion.