I think many professions have a leverage if they decide to become real estate investorsProperty management - as described by DavidAccountant - we understand Profit and loss statement, cash flow statement etcgeneral contractors - they will know estimated costs required to rehab a property.The rule is use your profession to become a real estate investor.If there is a skill that you are not an expert in - pay someone who knows how to do it better.

I don't know too much about short term rentals other than based on the research I did I decided I prefer long term rentals. 

Fortunately despite the delays I was able to stay on the 30k budget for the most part, and at the end I decided to go a few thousand over to do granite countertops instead of formica and to do that nice mosaic backsplash so that the house would have a wow factor, which I think had a lot to do with getting it sold so fast!

You have to be somewhat 'seasoned' to do this as you are on a deadline to decide and if you miss something and go firm, you open yourself up to a world of problems.I personally don't do this but there those that do.Good luck,Oren

I've decided to refocus my efforts into something that is more physical, hands on, and a potential future career for myself & family.

Even if you decide developing it is not something you want to do the value will only increase as housing damnd increases because of the new jobs.2) - Do not go to a contract and start talking to them.

And then you have to do it again - one time - next month or however often you decide to print up flyers and hang/mail them. 

I've been playing with the calculators, and I'm trying to decide what makes the most sense... 

Please keep us posted on what you decide to do.

I am thinking about whether I want to hire another PM or just do it myself, but want to know what things I need to think about should I decide to look for another PM.