@Chris Seveney We don't plan to make money by managing the fund.

But yes, if I were you I would most likely start off with house hacking, self managing everything so that you'll educate yourself very quickly. 

I currently self-manage three properties in the Atlanta metro area and have learned a ton through trial and error over the years.

I'm not counting those since I don't manage them, but I typically avoid cities and states with laws antagonistic to landlords.

I am considering a purchase of a Quad unit in Ocala from Southern Impression Homes with management by SunCoast Property Management.

Additionally, they offer some AWESOME services such as: SMS MANAGEMENT(they will text your leads and communicate with them for you, then send you the details of their discussion for you to close the deal with the seller), COLD CALLING(If you're not good on the phone, they will cold call your leads and get the info you need, then you just call them and close the deal), and they offer more services as well.

Quote from @John Friendas: Hey,My investing partner and I have reached an agreement where he would have the debt under his name and apply for it individually, and I would do the majority of the management (he is out of state and my income is half his).

Truly Passive: No management, no tenants, no repairs, just consistent income.3.

I am currently an Asset Manager for Multifamily Deals as my W-2 job and looking to buying my first deal in College Station/Bryan Area.Anyone I can connect with to pick their brain on different investing strategies? 

I am the program manager at Apartment Addicts and its a great multifamily mentorship program.