I figured the PM would definitely be local to the area of the property and would need different PM's for each area, those were just the areas I'd like to invest in. 

More than 5 days late (or whatever your local laws consider late), give them notice. 

For example, there are many local credit unions that offer loans with as little as 5% down on multiple investment properties with no PMI.

You're local to me.There's a couple ways to go at this ;If you're looking to save some money you can have your plumber install sub-meters after the individual meters.

Just started our own firm investing in and managing property in our relatively new (~5 years now) home in Charleston, SC.Happy to be a resource to anyone and look forward to making quality local connections!

Are you local to the property?

But again review with a local attorney! 

Aim for 720+ for best rates, I suggest start building relationships with your local lenders.

There are many local real estate investor groups or associations.

Sec. 8 works well in some markets and it can be a premium and successful for locals who own a bunch of them and run them with an iron fist..