Congrats on taking the steps to make it happen. 

Return:Finishing the basement and adding bedrooms can add significant value, especially if your local market places a premium on additional living space.

I actually read Cameron Herold's "Vivid Vision" and wrote our business vision out on a mountain in Arizona...you can still see that vision on our website today!

@Chris LauerRecommend 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.

If you enjoy hands-on management and rapid income growth, this could be your strategy​​.Considerations: Expect higher maintenance costs, variable income, and stricter local regulations in some areas.3.

And how is it “advancing society” to update the worldwide block chain every time I buy a cup of coffee and a donut?

Then make your decision based on information.  

Unless this is strictly a student housing for IU play you would want to be extremely hands on to make this work in my opinion.

I have a 5 bed/3.5 bath brick home in Madison, AL. 4100 sqft on a VA loan at 6% with a remaining balance of $404,000 roughly; 28.5 years left.

@William Causey depends on the transaction and the parties involved.Agree with @Dennis McNeely on some of the transaction costs.A different issue though is with an Assignment, the buyer gets to see what you paid for the property.