Most folks I know that raise money for deals are oversubscribed and it is by relationship only to invest.Regardless, I'd have discussions with trusted advisors in your inner circle to see what they recommend.Feel free to reach out if you need a sounding board - happy to help however I can

@Rae Chris sounds like you are off to a good start.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

It sounds like you don't have enough information due to conflicting reports.

Down payment of $13K including reserves sounds pretty low to me . ( Based on Maryland )

That sounds like a solid plan!

Sounds beautiful.

It sounds like you need affordable legal guidance. 

Hiring a lawyer sounds expensive, but it is way cheaper than hiring a amateur (in this case yourself) who costs you money and provides no results (and then you need to hire a professional anyway).My personal philosophy is to "do it right, or do it twice" and its way cheaper to do it right once. 

It sounds like you’ve got an exciting plan mapped out, and I love that you’re thinking of starting a property management business while building your own portfolio—that’s a smart move.