Hi Jay, Welcome to Bigger Pockets! 

Once you narrow it down, start with small jobs to test their reliability and quality before giving them bigger projects.Building a solid network takes time, but having dependable people on call is a lifesaver for your rentals.

If they are, I would pay them off first.I would invest in a different market(likely bigger market) where you can find reliable contractors or find a PM that will be able to manage the properties.

In SubTo, the bigger risk is on the seller.

Go search the topic "Lifestyle Asset University" here on Bigger Pockets and you will see a longer thread with a lot of opinions (most are not members) but still worth a read as there are a half a dozen paid members from our group who have commented on that thread.We were formerly called Lifestyle Asset University, but I didn't realize that you couldn't use the word University in your company name here in Utah so we changed our name to Vodyssey. 

I would say the biggest thing I would do is focus on finding bigger cash-flow markets known for great rents and try to see if that works.

Hi Aaron, welcome to Bigger Pockets!

@Nhan PhanHi Nhan, Welcome to Bigger Pockets! 

What I DO like about Bigger Pockets are the people that are very positive and gives great advice.

Morning Nathan,Congrats on exploring a big jump-it takes courage to buck the news cycle and confidently reach for a bigger future!