With a diverse background that spans over 14 years in business ownership, sales, marketing, media, and business development, I'm eager to bring my skills and experience into the BiggerPockets community.Before diving into real estate, I spent 16 years in IT with the federal government, and I'm also a proud Air Force wartime veteran.

Some of those low income tenants have a limited education and budgeting skills so need much more hand holding.

Well, okay a bit of an exaggeration, but they are distinctly different skill sets.The problem is you believe you've already achieved and I'm not sure you could tolerate someone else being the brain of the operation.

Keep in mind he had the skills to make it happen, and he doesn't account for the cost of his time/skills.

Your response is based on your skills and personality, but I wouldn't even think of hiring an attorney or panicking over this issue.

The skill sets are not the same.

If you are against PM's than you might want to consider partnering with someone with strong decision-making skills.

The only source for the local knowledge you need is an investment team.Also, an experienced local investment team already has the skills, processes, expertise, and resources you need to identify, validate, renovate, and manage properties, saving you time, money, and risk.Working with an investment team usually does not cost more.

The skilled wholesalers in NJ have their buyers list and won't go through the hassle of putting a property under contract that doesn't meet the criteria of the buyers on that list.

Hey Emily- It sounds like you have a lot of complementary skills to offer.