It offers a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the industry while building a network. 

Can the title company do that?

Please let me know who you have worked with and why you like them (How many properties do they manage for you, how long have you worked with them, what you like about them etc.)When the unit is vacant, do they cover the cost for professional photography to rent it out again, or is that an additional fee? 

Here are some thoughts on your choices:401k Loan: This can be a good option since you're borrowing from yourself, but it comes with repayment risk, especially if you leave your job.

Once you have a property under your belt and it's stable, do it again.

Why does the person have to know how to do it?

I know of. very big HML that was funded by a billionaire with just 100 million to start, it was like 15 years ago and they are still around today and doing billions per year in loans. 

Quote from @Laura Morlock: I have an opportunity to purchase a very beautiful and unique property - striking century manor house directly on the river, 1.5 acres, huge detached garage/workshop, in a quaint little town 15 mins to two major cities and a little under an hour west of Toronto.I know the property inside and out, it's turnkey, and I would love to own it, but I don't know what to do with it.

Do they have a lot of repairs called in?

It is possible to buy too many too fast and put yourself in a financial hardship.Have you ever heard of a startup store that done real good and added another store that done good?