I read that it was possible to create a PM company under an LLC and pay myself to manage the properties but then I would be subject to 15% Self Employment taxes.

The involvement of onsite management, often seen as a potential red flag, can lead to the property failing crucial qualification tests.

If vacant have a plan for how you will screen tenants or manage. 

Let him run this (self-manage) for a year or so and see how everybody feels about it then.How does that sound?

I just received a message from my previous property manager for a rental condo I have in Orlando.

In addition the buyers had to go through a year long class on money management and how to keep their credit good and so on and so forth.. this program is NOT designed for investors although it says its open to anyone who makes below the median income I believe and you can have crappy credit most do. 

With our backgrounds and experiences we feel confident that we could manage an RV park, but we have no experience in real estate investing or buying properties in general.

- Networking Opportunities: Any upcoming virtual events focused on these areas that I could attend to connect with like-minded individuals as well as agents and property management companies?

I have managed to obtain 3 buy/hold properties in 3 years and am in the middle of converting the garage on the 3rd.

But generally speaking, you can give referrals right here on BP to lenders like @Landon Hoon or @Michael Barbari - they appreciate these shoutouts as do the investors looking for rock star lenders and property managers like Landmark!