As for the management company, the key is to find a reliable property manager which is harder than it sounds and the choice are dependent on a type of market you're in (smaller markets typically offer fewer choices and etc...) 

There are a lot of choices in 2020. 

Should I do this..blah blah blah...oh by the way 800k in cash...continue continue oh by the way I have another house or TWO that I could do the same with. hahaha...good luck with your tough life choices. 

Considering your starting cash, I suggest learning exactly what is required for "Tax Lien Investments" in your state of choice.

Location, egress, and new developments make this a great choice to invest...business and property, commercial, or residential.2-Karnes County, including Kenedy and Karnes City.

I am practicing using the deal analyzer, and my goal is to continue analyzing at least one potentially good deal each day. 1. 

Any recommendations or best practices you could provide would be appreciated.

By day I am licensed CPA with over 9 years working in public accounting in the tax practice.

Looks like you are.Next, start assembling tools and practicing assessing deals for whatever strategy you're going for.

It's not practical.