Good luck and thanks for your service to our country and sharing your story! 

That being said, it is worth mentioning that if you provide a value or service, you should be compensated, regardless of the income class.

Most of the time the income generated by the building won’t even cover debt service.

Remember when choosing a property management company or any other contracting service for that matter, CHEAPER is not always (and usually NOT) the best.  

My company (Holton-Wise) for example sell offers a turnkeyesq service where we broker deal & then do everything you mentioned above in house.

Anybody have any thoughts on paying for cable vs. netflix (or other streaming service) in an Airbnb?

Also, if I do invest in these areas, I'd like recommendations for property managers, handyman services, and other professional references.Thanks.

I think the pricing pressure will continue until REO/retail sfr pricing starts to decline and yields are back up in that niche.

May I also recommend that you suggest the services of an appraiser for your buyers before they make an offer on a home instead of suggesting they wait for the bank appraisal to screw them over!

To build trust I would like to VOLUNTEER my time and services to someone who could use the help.