But what's most compelling is that he's managed to curate a group of people who also care for each other and care about HOW they conduct business.

Try interviewing at least three managers.1.

At this time I manage and renovate majority of all my units to keep cost low but most likely not the best use of my time although I'm skilled at it.

I do manage some properties near ACU & HSU and I would highly recommend that area. 

Have you considered investing in any other markets and how you plan to manage the property? 

You will want to have properties under contract before bringing a contractor out to walk the place with you.If I were in your shoes I'd have a 30 minute call/zoom/coffee with a couple of local GC's now and come prepared to explain to them exactly what you are looking to do.For example when I first got started I was targeting single level, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 square foot homes, with 2 car garages, that were sitting on 7,500 square foot lots, and that were built of block in the 1950s/1960s.

@Levi Perl Since your single-member LLC (SMLLC) is a disregarded entity, all rental income or losses are reported directly on your personal tax return rather than at the LLC level.

If for aging population he might do ranch versus multi level.  

Managing a rental (even if it cash flows) comes with responsibilities, and it might not be worth it for $300 a month.

It looks good) I stumbled across someone locally who does it, but I'm sure you could find someone there if you or other out-of-town investors like the idea of paying a bit more for that level of security and obtain a remote monitoring source of the exterior of the properties.