@Michael Albaum and @Ryan Ingram, thank you both for your thoughtful and comprehensive answers.Can you think of any other responsibilities that an owner should handle despite utiliting a property management company?

They provide education and networking events.

Education is key!

Me and my mother are rookie investors and want to be educated on the business.

I'm continually educating myself on the best point of entry.

As I continue to educate myself on finding good deals and being creative with my financing, I was curious to know what some of your stories of creative financing are? 

Network with the brokers while continuing to educate yourself through books, podcasts and networking with other investors. 

I’ve read numerous books, listen to tons of podcasts, studied sales at Cardone University, I’m organized, fast at learning, and am currently enrolled in the Elite Legacy Education Training which was started by Robert Kiyosaki.

Ive been educating myself daily and taking steps to launch my business but I love to get multiple opinions and/or facts about the industry.

Secondly, he told me to actively pursue financial education.