@Damon PonderBoth parties in a seller-financed deal should hire a real estate attorney or real estate agent to write and review the sales contract and promissory note, along with related tasks.

@Sean Powers I am one year ahead of you on this adventure 20 minutes south in Ellijay, GA.

Going rate for property management fees where I live are 8-12%.My main concern are doing upfront tasks myself (running background checks, screening, application, proper legal forms, etc.)I know BP has forms I can buy for $99.

You will save a ton of money and there are great products that can take away all of the time-intensive tasks of management.

@Faraz K.Welcome to the adventure!

If you don't do the homework, you will give them the impression you may not be up to the task of doing the homework with real estate investing.

Do you need a GC one simply subs for certain tasks like electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc. 

Job sourcing websites like Thumbtack and Task Rabbit are great for these quick task hires! 

I have been tasked to help withWhat is in front of me now:A) 120 Lot development for a Major Home Builder in Houston TX B) $30M apartment complex, if I can raise funds from Veterans or Active Duty.

Fairless' book (Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book) teaches you how to go about putting a syndication together with all of the tasks that need to be done.