so my long answer to the short question by the OP... 25hrs:75% deal finding25% networkingall while thinking in the mindset of systematizing, leveraging, and optimizing...

How should I go about finding a good property manager in my area, Fresno, that can help to optimize cash flow, appreciation, and to better my community?

Risk is not considered in this calc.I would argue NPV should be use a lot for residential analysis with a "portfolio" of risks to optimize returns so not all investments are in Detroit, nor are they all low margin, bread-and-butter investments either.Rick

J certainly is, and for someone like myself who works in the "business optimization" world (really hate this terminology, but its widely understood, so...) 

I think that this is the optimal route in terms of return on time invested and risk reduction via diversification.I do think however that if you are willing to dedicate yourself 100% to being the sponsor then you will make more money, at the expense of time and with more concentrated risk.In summary, being the sponsor is the best option for the few and being a LP investor is likely the best outcome for the many.For full disclosure I run a company that helps LP investors find the best sponsors in a given asset class or geography.

If you're going to update your blog regularly, a blog can be an ideal way to make a truly search optimized site for your business.

We optimized our living expenses (no ramen noodles, just finding smarter ways to do things and cutting out useless crap), paid off our mortgage, and started working on accumulating rental properties.

My bread and butter is more in purchasing under performing properties, optimizing them and then developing/expanding to meet market demand. 

Should still be reasonable for less than optimal health.

Peoples needs and motivations vary a great deal, and, while very broad generalities may be valid, it is not reasonable to assume that the criteria for buying a home, renting a home, buying a car, and obtaining a credit card can all be optimally based on the same three digit number.