I currently work remotely as a Manufacturing and Quality Manager for an AI infrastructure company based out of the Bay Area. 

I know that I have to rely heavily on a solid property management company to not only maintain but to help find me deals as our relationship grows.

Look for growth in a new company or 2.

The company managing our property as a vacation rental was unable to get the power turned on in our condo for months because we had to get the meter switched into our name with the electric company (which is much more difficult to do in CR than in the United States).

It may be like $200 but what happens is the mortgage company will charge some higher origination charge of $500-600 for that rate.so you are paying $500+ to save $250 over 30 years.

However, after he saw the quantity of ADU applications come across his desk to plan check he went out and started his own consulting company.

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.

Not affiliated with either company** 

Make sure to do your due diligence when selecting a property management company to hire.

Late payments, property damage, and evictions are avoidable when you have a PM who knows how to find reliable renters.I encourage you to seek out a property management company that emphasizes tenant screening and uses modern tools for verification.