Given your stated position of things, assumptions of skills and network, I'd say your best path is a totally different one. 

@Adam RossRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

NETWORK!!!

Networking with private lenders and purchased a book. :) 

The important thing to consider about this model is that Property Management is now monetarily motivated to do one thing - keep your property rented. 

•Built a strong network of investors, agents, and wholesalers.

For networking, check out local BiggerPockets meetups or real estate investor groups in Orange County.

Some investors buy land in cash or with short-term financing, then refinance it later when they’re ready to build.Lastly, don’t underestimate the power of networking.

Very brief summary of article: CTA has a issued a nationwide Stay on the January 1, 2025 deadline for beneficial ownership reporting to the (Federal) Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Experienced teams should have network to avoid such outcomes.