@Jennifer Soltis @Chase Lowry, Regarding the ''manage yourself'' I would be careful since you are trading your time for the higher returns.Managing yourself would save you approx. 18k in PM fees, estimating 5h or work per week (dont estimate the headache of STRs) over 50 weeks a year = 250 hours = $72 per hour.It would depend of your situation, if you are a highly paid professional who makes more than $70/h you might want to reconsider.

I've been a property manager for 12 years and have 400 rentals, but I am still reading and networking all the time, trying to keep my skills sharp and stay ahead of the next crazy government regulation or nonsensical law or tenant trend.My favorite source to recommend is "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.

I’d definitely recommend having someone in the trades look at it, but if there’s no glaring issues it might be ok.

What skills can you leverage?

I recommend tackling an easier deal with less work, less surprise, and build your skills and confidence.

I do Hvac so plumbing/electrical comes with the trade. 

Trading one high-priced landlord-hostile market for another just like it doesn't see to represent an opportunity.  

Are you skilled at management, or have you just been lucky so far?

They don’t have to have any major skills.

Checking accounts, savings, accounts, credit cards, lines of credit, in general, will allow trade lines to get started and show the worthiness of your business.