Then had to call my plumber and have him confirm this over the phone.

People hire you for your experience, reputation, and connections.

Take photos of all damages, keep copies of all incident reports and communication records with your tenants, fire department, and insurance company.I would strongly consider working with a reputable public adjuster, especially for a claim of this size.

These days what you would pay a plumber isn't that much different than you would pay a project manager.

Here's a PARTIAL list:Office rentComputers, printers & softwareInternet & phone billOffice furnitureOffice supplies: paper, postage, ink, etc.Office liability insuranceAuto expenses: monthly payment, insurance, gas, maintenance, registration/plate feesBroker license fees: annual, monthly board & MLS fees, continuing education fees, E&O insuranceEquipment: lockboxes, signs, etc.Payroll & payroll taxesBusiness income tax preparation and paymentsLabor: answering phones, calling past due tenants, scheduling tours, taking marketing pics, processing those pics, writing ads, researching rent amounts, posting ads, explaining to owners how rent determined & showing where ad posted, opening & processing mail, posting payments, bank deposits, scanning documents & posting to owner & tenant portals, explaining accounting to owners so they understand their monthly statements, taking pics/videos of repairs, finding reputable handymen and contractors, confirming they're properly licensed & insured and tracking annually, verifying repairs done properly, processing invoices for utility bills, repairs, taxes, city inspections, scheduling periodic property evaluations/inspections with tenants that don't want strangers in their homes, explaining to owners why taking so long, and more & more & more...

There are some reputable hard money lenders and a lot of disreputable ones, but you are going to need to layout your plan and resources.

Anyone know anyone in that area that is reputable?

We're eager to get it rented out as soon as possible and would appreciate any recommendations for reputable property management companies in the area.Thank you in advance for your help!

I had a plumber who was licensed, but I paid him and then got stop work order on the house 2 weeks later and couldn't get him back to pull the permits.

I don't want to go to a company like h&r block, but none of the indie people have reviews or reputations.