Having money made thus paying for remodeling aspects is much better if I'm going to Hack this home for a labor deal with by master carpenter with 5 years left in his work career, and I can't get full market rent.  

Right, again.Always offer cash, worry about the leverage aspect later.

I guess I like the aspect of having an experienced investor to guide me through the entire process.  

Having been in many aspects of real estate throughout my career my favorites are ground up construction and note investing. right now note investing takes the cake as it can be done in any environment whereas ground up right now is very challenging. 

Question: are there other property managers that take the all-encompassing/OneRate approach, but are much better to work with?

It's all about balance and attention to detail, from the big-ticket items like kitchens and bathrooms to the smaller aspects like layout and functionality.Your example from "Flip or Flop" is spot on—what works in one market doesn't necessarily translate to another, and understanding those nuances is key.

Sounds like you got the loan and attorney aspects down.

For you, is having a 5-star overall rating on rental sites the most crucial factor for success, or are there other aspects that you consider even more important?

Describe 2 of the most interesting aspects of your career or experience:1.

Once the investor understands these three FOUNDATIONAL aspects of real estate investing, they can comprehend the creative and wealth building techniques and strategies and successfully apply them to individual deals.