I simply thought that I could get into a home at a lower cost myself(and outsource management) so decided against them.

Even they outsource some of that risk to reinsurance companies for major cat type risks because they need to offload some liability. 

On the one hand I know I can create these systems either by putting a lot of effort either outsourcing whatever I can't or don't know.

But by electing to take their offering you are outsourcing the expertise to a 3rd party.

@Axel Buendia Look into www.yellowletters.com or www.click2data.com if you want to outsource your marketing campaigns.

We are outsourcing the granite cutting, major electrical, tile glazing, and major pluming (building in a laundry room).

You either have to respond to inquiries yourself, or outsource it to someone. 

We've had many discussions about on the business vs. in the business, processes, and outsourcing.

@Jason PowellBy definition you would be able to achieve financial freedom faster by outsourcing or “hiring” a syndicator to steward your commercial assets.When you invest in a syndication you are “hiring” someone to find the deals, get good bank financing, raise the down payment money giving you and everyone involved diversification, and then they take care of all the tenants, toilets, and tax returns do you can live the “mailbox money” lifestyle.In the last 10 years, the lowest annual return my investor team received was 18% a year.

What tasks could you outsource (PM, Accounting etc.)?