Is it possible to self-manage in D areas?

With $1mil could probably generate $4-5K net per month comfortably with property management or minimal work self-managing. 

Keep your licensing and permits in order, manage all vendor relationships with contracts and adequate insurance, maintain adequate insurance on your end and more generally operate your business soundly.

It is really tiring and depressing to spend almost 2 hours just talking about pre foreclosures. 

I had to call my Indiana property manager because of recent storm to check on hail damage.

Can I "pay myself" to manage my rentals 20.5 k on a sched C and write off the fee.

I just checked online with department of health and found this article.https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/wastewater-management/septic-system/caring-your-system#:~:text=If%20your%20system%20is%20only,a%20more%20stringent%20inspection%20requirement.

I have two young kids under 4 and manage 6 doors locally.

I also do project management and budgeting.

I'm a local broker and investor with over 100 investment properties under management, mostly STR.