It seems like the partnership is not based off of a split in roles, where one brings in cash and the other brings in experience + sweat equity.

Usually, 20 to 30 units is the tipping point for self-management, so you might want to keep expanding your doors until you feel the benefits of that cash flow (as well as the pain of the management).  

We self manage 2. 

Urbanization trends, population growth, and the desire for homeownership contribute to a demand that far outstrips supply in many areas.Government Policies as Market StabilizersGovernment interventions have played a pivotal role in stabilizing the housing market.

You can join local real estate investment clubs or online forums to expand your network.Education: Continuously educate yourself on real estate investing strategies, market trends, and property management best practices.

Employee Management: Given the absentee nature of the business, how do you ensure quality staff performance and customer service in your absence?

If you're a person who likes to overcome challenges, create and manage projects, building could be for you.I personally go into each project looking to build it out, yet many times I've decided to simply just sell the property and move on the next project.   

Of course most of the time is just the inability to manage consumer debt..

Reasonable rent control (such as AB1482) is great for professional managed units because market rents will rise faster than they would have otherwise and their rents are already near market rate.  

I'm looking for turn key property management on a single family house.