However when he retires and I need a new manager, is there someone who may work for 5% or flat rates when he needs to meet with me or tenants,  and be a part time manager as I have decribed above?

I am in similar boat as Carolyn, starting out in Detroit and looking for recommendations and contacts of realtors, property managers, insurance agents.

I am helping some clients of mine rent out (1-6 months at a time) a condo they have on the beach in New Smyrna.  It's fully furnished and they like the idea of doing a medium term rental.  Does anyone know where I can...

.- Low operational cost- Good seasonality markets- Should be easier to operationalize service via property managers remotely.What are some of the strategies that have worked?

I also have experience managing remodels, contractors, subs etc and have even taken some community college trades courses (framing etc) so I have some basic trades knowledge.

if you have mba, you better pursue a management position in Nvidia, Microsoft, Blackrock, or a consulting management company.There's not big money to make in RE using a professional degree.

Eventually she moves out and on to the next and we manage the property together.

This specific location is where my brother lives at and he will be the handyman/property manager.

Also, there's less turnover so it's easier to self-manage. 

Hey there, I’m a property manager in the Columbus area.