Hi there.There are many services you can outsource today with management companies.I know some that can do 95% of your management work with half the price.Today technology allows great variety of management services and some PM allready sell a proffessional call center as well scheduling and alerts on every aspect needed.Good luck.D.

I figure if I build it into my model now then it won't be a $ shock if I do end up outsourcing management... 

These parts are also not outsourced and done in house.

This even goes for if you outsource the property manager.

Rinse and repeat.Somewhere around SFH # 5 - Started outsourcing most repairs, built relationships with skilled trades, began using tax professional (not CPA).10 - Formed LLC (too easy) and business checking / credit account.

My dilemma is I could keep doing the houses local or travel a hour and half and do multi and outsource everything basically.

My best advice is to outsource the confrontational part to someone who is very comfortable with offensive remarks.

Not always the case but typically I have seen a significant difference in management quality of those that have outsourced PM since day 1 vs those that have been in the weeds themselves and outsourced down the road. 

If you noticed I put carpet in the house (well carpet is the one thing I outsource).

I learned to always outsource!