I came up with buying kit homes produced in China and putting them in people's backyards. 

Changing the title DIY may have messed with the title that you paid for and Underwriter may deny your loan based on the fact that they cannot piggyback on the short title (this is how HELOC's are cheap).

https://www.rentecdirect.com/b...So, an owner insisting that a PMC give them confidential applicant/tenant information, often proves that an owner who THINKS they can DIY manage, has NOT done their homework regarding all the legalities involved in managing rental properties!

In theory I'm going to DIY my own property management software. 

If you can afford it, invest local and DIY everything.The experience you gain will serve you well if you want to expand OOS.

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I am currently DIY renovating a property to BRRRR.

That is a DIY doable thing.

But whether you're DIY-ing or leaning on an STR manager, the goal is to make it work for you.

For a renter, I would do a vinyl kit.