Could also have a property manage some of the units and you keep maintaining a few of them that aren't too time consuming.

Long story short, we are unsure what action to take.  

I won't book anyone to speak who isn't providing actionable knowledge.

I don't have much free time to research several properties or vest several third parties - my job and my family life are very time consuming.

I've heard the best way to learn is to take action (Just Do It).

Since there are so many different ways of real estate read up a little on each method once you find which one makes the most sense and peaks your interest then jump in and start taking action.

You can look up any LO on the NMLS Consumer site.That said, there also may be a good reason the LO is advising you to go FHA. 

You are choosing the latter scenario if you never take action to change your trajectory. 

I'm serious, that's very impressive in this generation of consumers.  

To read the forums, it sounds like the east side of the state and GR area are where all the action is. . .at least if you didn't buy in the 2010-2014 time frame.