We use appfolio to do our inspections currently, but I find there one photo upload and overall inspection system to be lacking in design, appeal, and functionality.

Mike, could not have said it any better, a PM can work and is designed to be way more effective than a single individual, just the systems and staffing alone will trump, you are so right your time is worth way more and no way you can be as diligent and efficient.

It involves engineering the sprinkler system to a specific design which involves CAD time etc.

I think this is mainly for interior design not structural issues.  

I've been a photographer for the past 12 years and do real estate photography and also have a background in design so I'm more than willing to help anyone in those areas if I can. 

Septic tanks are designed to last 50+ years depending how they are cared for (no grease and such) and without tree roots growing into the leeching field.

There is no doubt that some locations around the world are in a housing bubble right now, so are ripe for a correction or a crash.

@William Allen  nice job... always great when the plan works as you design it.

The San Diego market (where I live) seems a little to bubbly for me and I don't like the cash flow valuations here.  

At this time I'm interested in diversifying my portfolio with rental properties within driving distance of San Diego.   I know a good cash flowing property is hard to pass up.... but the market seems on the cusp of so...