No system is perfect, so don't waste your time chasing after the next shiny object.

I'm use to a move-in inspection documenting the condition of everything at time of move-in. 

I recommend @Ryan Hall, he is the GC I use for every job, and he has exceeded my expectations every time.

Happens all of the time.

It's just a matter of time.  

@Jackson Harris would absolutely love to get in on a call I don't live in Phoenix at the time I'm in California but I'm going there in the near future.

It’s possible to start small, build experience, and scale over time.

Trying to get a split level (not a lot of sqft) on the market in the next three weeks and trying to decide on whether to open the wall between the dining and living room for a feel of openness or leave it as I have heard from two interior designers that the open concept is on the way out as we are more at home and liking our separate areas in the home.Pragmatically speaking the opening of the wall will be mostly a time drain with it being a load bearing wall and having to support the ceiling while rebuilding and all the drywalling necessary.

Would you be better off selling and purchasing a less expensive property that would require less carry should it become vacant for some period of time?

Yep, been doing it full time since 2018ish.