I have a condo in Lakewood, CO (26th and Kipling) and have been self-managing for the past 2 years and no longer have the time/energy/patience for self-managing. 

One idea is to make your next property your new primary residence that way, you could potentially get a better interest rate and keep your current home as a rental.Also, a big advantage of real estate is its tax efficiency.

For now, there's nothing wrong with doing your homework but focus more of your time and energy on finding a quality property to purchase.

Building a scalable real estate business requires developing a foundation that can grow efficiently without exponentially increasing operational costs.

Then you can likely complete the renovations quickly, efficiently and on budget.

With that being said, most of the people in my immediate network who are in the construction business say the most valuable skill is just being able to run a team and a job efficiently and if they could start over they would go the GC route.

Do not renew their lease, and if they dont pay, serve them notice...There might be no reason for the resistance besides being incredibly difficult people who will take all your energy from you. 

The state’s favorable business environment, reliable energy grid, and central location make it attractive for data-intensive companies like Google.Additionally, Verily Life Sciences, another Alphabet subsidiary, relocating its headquarters to Dallas is another testament to the region's growing appeal for tech and life sciences companies.

Good luck in finding a QI that is efficient and fits your needs!

Building a solid team is a smart priority, as real estate investing is much more efficient when you have a trusted group of professionals→ agents, contractors, lenders, who understand your goals and the local market.Your plan to own four long-term rentals in the next four years is both realistic and attainable, especially with the type of property you're targeting.