When to get a property manager

[Kevin Paglia]

One of my big concerns is what I DON'T know before buying my first property (every day is a day closer to freedom thru real estate).  I think about getting a property management company from the get go, before I even buy my first property. (Yes, I have a property management book on my que of books to read).

What I weigh is monthly expense of paying the PM vs NOT having one and possibly doing something that costs me a lot of money.

So here's my question for the group:  WHEN would you recommend getting a PM? From the get go, or wait until you are a few properties in?