Other ways of using SDIRAs could be to invest in syndications, performing  or non-performing debt, precious metals, raw land, precious metals, mobile home parks, self-storage facilities and more. 

Create a bonus structure that gets those managers pumped to perform.

As I'm new to this domain, I would to hire a consultant to perform some zoning and other due diligence activities.

She is a contractor and she didn't have to perform this cleaning so she doesn't get paid for work not performed. 

its genius really.. most bird dogs work for locals on a performance basis and don't have to pay the investor to bring them deals.. 

The bottom line is that past performance is no indication of future returns.

You will have to gather more accurate operating costs (vacancy loss, taxes, utilities, insurance, mgmt fees, maintenance, HOA) to best determine potential future performance.

I am a high performer and run my own territory.

Although I’ve been investing in real estate, both directly and indirectly for 45+ years, I still get a “queasy” feeling when an investment does not perform as expected.My “aha” moment occurs when we reach the point when, despite the investment problems, we’re able to still show a good/substantial profit at the end of our holding period.  

I currently own a successful short-term rental in Fort Lauderdale and have identified a new property nearby that I’m confident will perform well.