I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

I would look into a manager, this is a bit murky and can open up some legal issues with one slip-up. 

Hello, I'm a self-managing landlord and I'm looking to build a network of go-to people for maintenance and emergencies.

Basically that means developing Investor portfolios, managing commercial assets and design build.

I am hoping to find another out of state investor who would be willing to chat about ways to be successful managing the rehab and the general chaos. 

I assume you were chasing the low bid and unfortunately this led to abysmal contract management on your part.

Two questions for those of you that have more than 1 self-managed STR:1.

I have a full time employee that does database management and property searches. 

LonnaLonna, the woman in charge of property management, is amazing.

Are you planning to create a business entity out of which you with either hold and/or manage this property?