Especially since you've had professionals out there already.

@Sean Relyea switch to a professional property management software system, Buildium, AppFolio, etc.

Part of it is that for the longest time, it was considered professionally unethical for an architect to do any type of development themselves.

That really is the only way to have an efficient professional partnership - total open communication whether the conversation is pleasant or sour. 

Either way, you have a great resource of industry professionals her on BP, so I'm sure you are going to be fine! 

Readers should seek professional advice.

Had I hired a professional, it would have been done in a month and the extra five months of rent income would have paid for the contractor, saving me six months of nights and weekends.

Furnishings and outfitting run about $20/ft professional but if you DIY at $15 and its 1,500 sq ft $22,500.AirDNA has the property at $65,000 Annual Gross.

Ability to create/find opportunities (off market deals, finding that diamond in the rough, exploring avenues where the rest of the crowd may be a few steps behind, having network of professionals who trust you and want to deal with you -- i.e. probate attorneys, CPA's, REO listing agents, wholesalers, etc.).  4.) 

It's usually much easier to pay a small monthly fee to have a professional manage your property.