To do this successfully, you'll need to find reliable and cost-effective contractors and tradespeople.

I don't work on houses, but I have to use B and A-basis values for material strength which in effect means the real material will end up being 20%+ stronger (depend on the material).  

Do you recommend using a general contractor, or would it be more cost-effective to handle it myself with subcontractors?

This is a recent decision where a title insurer denied coverage to an insured owner who had been named in a suit to rescind the deed into the insured. 

Many people start out active because they want exposure to real estate and don't know that you can start out passive - you can effectively hire the asset manager and supply capital to the investment.You can have great success as an active or a passive investor - but it is important to understand the difference and to select whichever option matches your skills and resources the best.Good luck!

They are better suited for other exit strategies.

They will be fully furnished including some small items like towels soap and shampoo. each room will have a mini fridge desk closet on suite bathroom and chair and TV.

The owner of the property I purchased is litigious in that they have filed a number of frivolous law suits in reference to the property. 

This alone was most effective.

(M2M Lease)A couple days later Tenent texts me and says they have left the property effectively today (bf doesn’t help out with bills, drama, etc). and wants off lease.