Plan for the long term, if something is damaged, don't repair it replace it.

I think I will plan to do this hopefully in a year or so.

Looking forward to networking and hearing more about your investment plans!

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I would ask them what services above and beyond the required broker services they plan to perform. 

I only plan to manage these two from out of state until we're able to refinance our second home as we're losing money on this particular house for rent as we bought this home last year. 

Just be sure they have a strong plan in place to market your properties quickly and that you thoroughly vet their tenant screening process to ensure minimal vacancy and high-quality tenants.Ultimately, finding the right PM should make your life easier, not harder.

I already make a living out of real estate and I'm not planning on ever leaving this space, I'm here to stay. 

What to do with the equity in this property will depend on what your personal finance plan says about your asset allocation. 

You don't need 20% down.Sounds like a great plan.