In the 65 units we manage we have both. 

Nothing is better than actual hands on experience and getting in the trenches yourself.And FWIW, the guy you mentioned has an instagram page that says he lost it all 3 years ago and now manages 18 units. 

One challenge to manage is being able to clarify for lenders on those rentals (if you have them) which amount of the premium should be paid for each rental so that they do not include the entire premium into their escrow analysis, inflating your monthly payment on that rental. 

I'm a local real estate broker, investor, and manager (100+ rentals, mostly Airbnb/STR and multifamily).House hacking is a tried-and-true method and in Sacramento you can produce some meaningful income while enjoying the appreciation and tax benefits of owning real estate.

If you're a relatively new multifamily operator, you'll likely be required to hire a professional management company (inexperienced owners are typically not allowed to self manage the assets).

I’m an investor with properties in both Indianapolis and Kokomo, as well as the owner of a property management company overseeing numerous units in Indianapolis for out-of-state investors.

You can complain to the Realtors managing broker.

A solid lender, contractor, and property manager can make or break your first few deals.What strategy are you leaning toward first—flipping, BRRRR, or buy-and-hold?

Just needed for some tips on saving and managing money better .  

@Lindsey Matejak we manage a lot of apartments in Berwyn and Cicero where the 2023 flooding happened.