Do you have 2-4 contractors that you've built relationships with who build similar homes to what you're looking to do?

If you can befriend and connect with them you can "borrow/steal" their resources such as reputable contractors, agents etc.

As the owner of Oz Realty, I wouldn’t recommend any other property manager in Toledo to take you on.Most companies don’t allow landlords to use their own contractors for repairs due to internal operating inefficiencies. 

Do you recommend using a general contractor, or would it be more cost-effective to handle it myself with subcontractors?

I'm also open to flipping once I have some more funds on hand as I have some friends here I know that could help me with the right contractors to work with and start to make some money that way to get more properties.

Hand on with contractors? 

Are you doing it yourself or hiring a contractor that specializes in it?

If door knob break (giving a simple example), Doorvest will charge me the price of door knob + contractor fees (Doorvest will not collect additional fees for themselves).

I suggest interviewing teams of realtors, contractors, lenders, and property managers in each market.

We are local contractors in the area looking to get our feet wet in the real estate investing waters.