Any advice on making smart investments, managing properties, or resources that could help would be greatly appreciated.

As you've already seen, BiggerPockets is a great way to network with other investors and gain knowledge from industry professionals.Assemble Your Team: Assemble a group of experts, such as real estate brokers, bankers, contractors, property managers, and attorneys, to assist you with the investing process.

The core 4 consists of a realtor, contractor, property manager, and a lender.

Past renovations I dealt with one single contractor who managed the project but this projects appears I might have to go with a plumbing, hvac, and and additional contractor.  

Not sure who the Property Manager is or if it’s you on a 0% vacancy.

I've worked as an acquisition's manager for an investment team and have wholesaled some deals with a dispo buddy of mine in the past.

We've zeroed in on high-potential markets across the Southeast and Midwest, especially in Florida and Ohio, where multifamily, single-family, and industrial properties are flourishing.Here's why our Strategic Fund could be the perfect fit:Proven Track Record: SMARTLAND's team has a knack for finding properties that deliver reliable returns, thanks to years of experience and expertise.Comprehensive Strategy: Our fully integrated model takes care of everything—from acquisition to property management—so you can focus on building your future while we handle the heavy lifting.Innovative Technology: Our proprietary underwriting model and data-driven insights guide us in finding the best investments so your money works smarter.Transparency and Partnership: We invest alongside you and provide detailed reports so you always know how things are going.

Even launched and managed several real estate funds.I specialize in various aspects of commercial real estate investment, like market analysis, financial modeling, debt modeling, risk management, portfolio optimization, etc. 

I do want to manage it myself eventually, but we will have a realtor to list it.

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.