I have found that it is quite simple to self-manage a portfolio of 30-40 short-term/interest-only loans using a combination of QuickBooks and an XL workbook (1 worksheet "tab" for each loan). 

As for income verification, I require the applicants two most recent paystubs and if self employed I need their most recent tax return.

If you self manage short-term rentals it's well within reach. 

You LP lost everything.Other ways, poor property management team isn't managing property well, and syndicator bought in tertiary market with only one or two managers available and no way to self manage.  

Because of special circumstances I have one property I self manage.

In the self storage market, they have ratios based on population to determine demand.

I am a self employed residential general contractor.

Quote from @Armell Mayers: Started out 4 years ago not knowing anything about Real Estate and have been self-taught till this day!! 

Most people self exclude themselves. 

Hello Sean,I would consider looking into Self-Directed IRAs.