Also, if you do not feel you can reach out and tap into resources as easily as a manager would than outsource it.Do you have enough margin in the numbers of your property(s) for that to happen?

As such though i planned on targeting duplex properties I will need to focus on houses that are zoned for single homes but have finished basements, in law suites, etc to accommodate more easily setting the home up with room mates. 

I've tried to buy from Watermark but they either don't return my email inquiries or request that I call them, then try to justify their asking price rather than negotiate for a win/win.

What's the best way to find out what the winning offer/bid is?

My contract will win over yours all day, having a contracting background helps though.

You can get overwhelmed pretty easily though with different strategies and niches.

Indexed UL can easily achieve better than 7%. 

Try to acquire ones you know you could easily support because you understand their goals.

Other than that she needs to get on the phone and call FSBO's and Expired listings and attempt to win them over as their agent.

Pay them down over the course of my life, and retire, and use the monthly income to pay my retirement, and sell when needed.I will seek out properties in key areas of the country that allow for families to rent, that are affordable (middle of the market), and can easily sell in 40 years time.