We paid some sub-contractors for some tasks like sheetrock.

Finding a strong market and people to build your team on the ground has got to be one of the most daunting tasks in REI.

The asset manager makes sure that title has been transferred to the lender, that title is clear so that they can re-sell, property taxes have been paid, and other tasks.

@Ryan Beasley I think it is because they are so well attuned to leading others, as in they can tell someone to complete a task with a tone most dont like or a persona we dont want to listen to, but at the end of it we always listen to what they want done.

We've got a GC working with us on the more technical tasks like plumbing, electrical, etc, but he hasn't been the best at communicating, plus his rate was high (we negotiated him down to what we gathered was actually normal for a gc in our area so that is good).  

Consider hiring team members who can take some of the workload off your plate, so you can focus on the tasks only you can do.

I have many questions, too many to post here :-) as this is a new adventure for me.

If you don’t mind me asking, what kinds of tasks (engineering or project management) do use use a VA for?

Good luck with your new adventures! 

You should spend 80% of your work day talking to potential sellers (or outsource this task to someone else)