If you set up the automation and systems you mentioned above, AND get your boots on the ground team of a housekeeper and a handy-person, you will have no problem managing completely remotely. 

There was a fire 3 years ago that resulted in a new roof, new electrical system, new siding as well as the house being jacked up a little bit while the floor was open.

Get an inspection of the entire system.

So husband and I are very much IN the business (37 doors and 1 self-storage unit) we self-manage and don't have systems or delegations in place WHATSOEVER. 

-what systems and subscriptions do you use?

I had never heard of renting a property by the room outside of university systems and would like to know if anyone has experience with this and what criteria they used to chose this over traditional property renting.

There's also SimpliSafe security systems, which I believe you can get a discount on through biggerpockets.

Upgraded the electricity to 200 AMPs and also upgraded some water systems within the home.

It basically means collapse of our monetary system. 

My question (more like frustration 😤) is around why it's practically impossible to build a successful and scaleable system around wholesaling commercial property here in LA.