If you are going after more turnkey rentals types, a handyman/contractor might be all you really need --- once or twice a year.Lets face it, the team has to fit the purpose that you are looking to do. 

A McKinsey study concluded that just fitting four bungalows on a single lot — a fourplex — is the least expensive way to provide new housing.

This is actually a very interesting question in your numbers as I can tell you that this purchase price point range fits into some Class A and Class B areas in landlord friendly Indiana, specifically some areas outside of the usual investor go to of Marion County and into that of Hamilton County. 

I definitely want king beds there if they will fit.   

If the difference is small sell as is ASAP.If you want to pursue REI, develop a strategy that fits your goals and resources and stick to it.

But I am currently looking for a brokerage in Long Beach, CA that will be a good fit for me and them.

They will be able to give you the best advice on how to best set this up to fit your needs.  

It does not seem to fit the situation unless he has some major real estate knowledge, experience or connections that would add enough value to make up for the lack of access and capital.

Talked to Noble and they seemed to be a good fit.

So, when I stumbled across the Rio Grande Valley it seemed like a wonderful fit for our family.