Not only the management aspect they'd be providing but it would allow you an opportunity to "learn on the job" for when you plan on managing it yourself and also give you context for questions that you may have and someone to ask them to.

Clients love to hire me because I can do the entire job from start to finish, no matter the project.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1409-N-Hill-Ave-Pasadena-...If vacant this could work. It is pretty easy to add sqft in Pasadena. This could be done in 6 months. I'll go drive by and see if it's empty.

The expenses definitely add up and I've done a pretty good job uncovering those.

It would be wise to concentrate on three markets simultaneously and thoroughly assess their population and job growth.

It would be stupid to do it and then tell the inspectors when you go to get a CO or fire cert when you sell about the 4th amendment.There are only jobs that require permits and jobs that don't.

Find an entry level job at a company that builds, rehabs, syndicates, or does multifamily loans to get free access.

Now I'm studying CRE finance, investment, and tax strategies aside from my full-time job to better equip myself with the essential financial literacy. 

Someone living there seems crazy but great job clearing it up looks a lot better!

These opportunities come up only a few times in a lifetime.