But I also think part of the investors job should be to improve the community while adding value to his/her portfolio.

@Basit SiddiqiThank you, I’m going to put my everything into it once I have a stable, decent paying job as an accountant.

20-30 people/day interest shows you did a great job advertising/marketing it!...

Who ever did the job obviously has never mudded before and is not qualified.

One podcast recently i listened to mentioned that he self manages all his properties to save on the PM fees, but he has some sort of policy with the local utilities that basically gives his tenants a 24hr number to call if something was to happen to say a frig or hvac... he even mentioned it covered a clogged toilet..I am curious what exactly is this such policy he is talking about, because the way he worded it, it sounded like he took most of the headache out of the job with this and he just worries about getting new tenants and collecting rent... he said the policy was cheaper than just keeping a handyman on call to do the repairs.. 

With an occasional exception.Like @Basit Siddiqi mentioned, things are more complicated if you're going to live in one of the units.

And should you change jobs, your separation will certainly allow for an asset transfer.Good luck.

I plan on looking for another job in real estate just in case, and was wondering what type of job in real estate you guys would advise to expand on my understanding of rental properties.

If they're a really good tenant, and have great jobs/stability, IMO it's worth the minimal headaches and knowing someone is taking care of the home.   

I've been using Rentometer, but it doesn't do a very good job at differentiating between property classes, amenities, etc.