They have a NEW TITLE AGET KIT FOR BEGINNERS accredited instruction here: (and association membership for those in the industry) https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/webinars-and-traini...

So, here’s my question.. do you think you’d be more comfortable taking the DIY approach with strict guidelines, or might a property manager give you the peace of mind you need?

Quote from @Steve K.: It’s not very common but I have seen this done before.

As others have said, the best thing your son can do is run far from this deal, buckle down, save his pennies (he probably already is doing this), house-hack, and improve a property with sweat, hard work, developing a DIY skillset, and self-managing tenants. 

DIY A first-time DIYer can expect to spend several hours replacing a kitchen faucet.The time it takes depends on your experience and the faucet's complexity.You'll need tools like wrenches, a putty knife, and a small bucket.You'll also need materials like supply lines, silicone caulk, and plumbers tape.You may be tempted to be cheap and estimate only 30 minutes, but you should estimate an hour to be safe.What about the time to go to the property to figure out if a 2-hole or 3-hole faucet is needed, then drive to Home Depot to get it, drive back to install and then head either to the next job or back to the office?

Whether you need a CPA with just three rentals depends on the complexity of your situation and your comfort level with DIY tax prep.If things are pretty straightforward, you might be fine with tax software for now.

Some DIY lenders use a program called NoteSmith, but IMO, if the loans are too complex to easily manage with simple XL/QuickBooks, I'd be using a 3P servicer. 

The cheap DIY (“rent a plan”) 401k’s need to be moved to a new custodian.

But if your budget is tight or your home only needs minor updates, your real estate agent can help you think outside of the box by suggesting simple DIY staging tips to help your home look its best.Bottom LineStaging your house properly can make it much more attractive to buyers, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and every home shines differently.

@Esther Iroko everyone thinks it's easy to DIY manage their rental - until it isn't.You now need to learn on the fly and quickly!