I just posted an article outlining why we focus on bigger complexes--the moral of the story is to go as big as you can.  

For those who manage a large apartment complex and rely primarily on contractors, how do you manage tenant work orders (faucet leaking, door is loose, etc.) without dedicated employees?

I would love to save this complex.  

Plus if I cashed out and relocated there I could buy apartment complexes and clear six figures cash flow self managing AND house hacking (live in one of the higher end units).I'm debating what to do and wanted to see who else has done it, and under what circumstances, the reasons for doing it, especially if earlier than planned.I could ride out my single family homes to 2+ million for a few more years here in Seattle, and even get it up to 3 with savings from W2 income if I hustle at buying more rentals and keeping my high paying job. 

ABC 1-2-3  My first idea is to try to apply for a job managing a complex, however being hired with no experience will be a sales feat IDK if I can master without some good advice.  

IIRC, as our broker was shopping around our complex mortgage (my wife's employer was 1st mortgage, and we had 4 banks to choose from for the 2nd mortgage), one bank wanted a short, informal letter stating that we were comfortable being landlords.

We got it in contract for <$230k, the comps in the same complex go for $275k-$325k. 

I invest in apartment complexes and since 2016 we have increased rents for 1br and 2br units approximately $200-$300 a unit and rents keep rising and it is landlord friendly and the average price per unit we paid was about $35,000 a unit and we have over 230 units in Apartment complexes.Swanny

I am from Maryland, can you please suggest where should i look for apartment complexes?

You can reinvest that money and earn a much higher return on investment.The apartment complex we closed on recently has projected returns that are around triple most mortgage interest rates.