I'm wondering what people's best experiences with low flow are, reliability, durability, best brands, savings seen, and if I should avoid the extreme low gpf toilets for water savings (0.6-0.8 gpf).

(been working and succeeding since 2008 or before, someone you have experience with, good returns, close to 5yr investment?)

Additionally, I would like to attempt to do the process Owner/Builder with subcontracting work out as well as doing some of the work I'm comfortable with (I have some experience with bathroom & kitchen remodeling an am not new to the construction industry).

@Amanda Lindsay Which property management software did you end up going with and how is your experience?

That's all I'm trying to provide here - my experience with it and proof that it works.

PMC staff are good at maintenance and maybe repairs, but they are NOT licensed contractors with years of real-world experience.

So I am not telling you what do, rather I am just sharing my experience. 

Please share your experience!

I plan on driving alot to find distressed or run down multifamily properties that possibly are owned by an out of state investor and reaching out however would like everyone's opinion or personal experience on some other creative ways.

From my experience the first team member to recruit will be a local Project Manager-someone who wants to help you long term as your eyes in the field and boots on the ground.