The actual management of the property does not take up a significant amount of time (depending on the quality of tenant and property- I would suggest both being good to great) but leasing the property does take special skills that are better "contracted out."

If you do a proper "live in flip" you can potentially avoid paying capital gains tax if you own and live in the property for 2 years.Also in the situation you suggested - you want to pay money out to someone before you pay taxes...otherwise it will get taxed twice. once by you and then by the investor.

The way I manage works for me but may not work for others and I am not one to suggest anyone else do like me.

I don't split up repairs and turnover replacements personally, but I'd suggest estimating these based on the age/condition of the units. 

I'm open to suggestions as I hide in misery.....LOL.

Probably a little easier for some of us to give you suggestions if you say what your focus is.   

Any suggestions? 

As a real estate attorney, I can suggest a number of great brokers for you.

Hello - Does anyone have any good references or suggestions for a mobile home / trailer moving or transport company in the Morgantown, WV - Pittsburgh, PA - Stuebenville, OH general area?

Mortgage would likely be ~$1,150.Is there a step or path you would suggest that could align our investment goals with our living situation?