I'm fairly handy, and can do a lot with a house myself, and would hire out the rest. 

Long story short, I am really not confident about my PM and would like to know what happens if I want to hire a new PM in the middle of the contract and/or in the process of evicting my tenant.

Just like a hiring manager does they stick to a set of Q that are standard for all applicants.

How to factor in the nature of maintenance -- the veteran DIY fixer is always going to spend less than the guy who doesn't know what a scope of work is relying on a property manager to hire preferred contractors who are kicking back to the PM, the incompetent DIYer is always going to spend more than the competent one, the guy fifteen states away with no boots on the group managing major rehabs remotely is always going to get the shaft.4.

Am I allowed to connect with people and ask questions for example if I wanted to hire a real estate attorney or securities attorney etc could I do that here? 

This would mean that the FHA only funds the construction of 4 units and I personally build (licensed contractor) or hire out the construction of additional units.

● Hire a property manager.

Accounting, Risk Mitigation, Marketing, Advertising, Branding, Web Design... you get the picture.A lot of those things can be outsourced but you still need to know enough about them to make hiring and project management decisions.If you're entrepreneurial and a confident salesman (or quick study) then I'd say absolutely consider it.

Has self managed for many years but is 91 now and is looking to hire a property manager with experience in this area.

The seller hired an agent for a reason.