I know numerous tradesman in the area.

A simple google search will pull up numerous reports on ripoffreport.com , scam.com, and flippingfrenzy.com and more.

You can make more money managing yourself, but it can be time consuming.There are numerous software companies that may be able to solve the technology problem. 

I've also done all the strategies you mention, numerous times.I've written about this topic on the forums previously, so here's my response pasted from another thread:In my opinion, house hacking (a single fam or small multifam) is the single best way to get started in real estate investing.Why?

While I maintain Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and various lines of credit, numerous banks prefer to witness a liquid cash down payment in the bank.

This site is an incredible platform that has numerous resources so definitely take advantage of it all.

You will have numerous applicants but there are a few tips I can give you on filtering through them. 

High end of price depends on finishes, size, conversion or not, and numerous other criteria. 

My partner and I have facilitated numerous transactions in this market.

The city is thriving and attracting numerous major companies, resulting in the creation of thousands of job opportunities in the coming months and years.