There are often weekends or holidays that finding even a basic motel for the night in some areas is nearly impossible (especially if you have pets!) 

You've learned:1) The basics of landlording2) That it's not for youNow, how can you apply your landlording knowledge to "manage your manager"? 

As the cash flow is obviously much worse than you can earn in the bank with a basic CD.

Some are basically affordable housing and some are vacation type rentals.

We're never going to erase class in any capitalistic system so the best you can do is put up some basic guard rails and let the market do what it does.  

You could find your local wholesaler ( basically what a land flipper is) and ask about what CRMs they are using and also talk CPAs.  

Right now the only utility at the garage is power so basically I am starting with a frame and a roof. 

@Chris KayCosmetic Updates - If you focus on flooring, paint, fixtures, and a basic kitchen and bath refresh, $50k is doable, especially in markets like Michigan.Full Kitchen and Bathroom Rehabs: Depending on finishes, these can eat up to $20k-$30k alone.

You basically own 3 paid for properties. 

Restricted food benefits, no fast food and cheetos, no, basic food, basic everything, SURVIVAL.