If you are already doing a good amount of business there's nothing wrong with a VA assuming you can train them to operate at the same capacity/skill level. 

Partner with someone who has capital while you bring project management skills. 

We have the skills to do most on our own.

What I've learned in the end is that these home inspectors are not skilled in communication and they treat a small issue equally with a crack in the foundation or faulty electric panel. 

Medical insurance 2.

Take the $30,000 and invest in your education / skill set to get a better job / pay.Hold off on real estate until you make more money.

use your skills to find off market and undervalued real estate.there is more to real estate than just rental props. 

I called Mobile Crisis Unit about 2 months ago because he fell and refused medical attention.

No skin (money, time, skills) in the game can lead to a disaster; lose property, cost you money, start over. 

Meaning, if you need to do your own pm in order to make an investment work then the investment doesn't work, and you are trying to force it.PM is a job or business, not a required skill for a rental investor.