And with the alum. option, you'd need to add a nailer plate to attach the cross-beams to, which would increase the depth of the beam.

@Richard Benjamin WilhiteRecommend 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.

Very low unit count and the rents weren't as strong as I wanted them to be. 

@Shawn Kostoff count me in.

(not counting the state LLC cost) I am not going to respond to your SDIRA/LLC consulting service unless you are a lawyer or can quote me a cost. 

Be sure to cross reference the zoning code and building code as they don’t always align, and you’ll need to defer to the more stringent code. 

If you get a single or primary point of contact, call that a win and count yourself lucky. 

There are some 3/2 rehabs for sale in the 190s nearby that comp well, but will keep my fingers crossed you have a speedy sale.

A lot of what the  IRS does is cross check things it “sees”.  

You'll need maintenance people, inspectors, agents to show the property, etc.RentRedi doesn't handle any of that.Regarding finding a PMC:Recommend 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.