So, let's try some local real estate meetup groups.

Realistic returns on a project are in the 15-25% range. so if you ran it based on that the numbers are very close.

The bad ones will want 50% upfront, you'll have to plead for update pics, they'll find reasons to increase their initial bids (multiple times) and will want final payment before meeting you for final walk-thru.Many investor-friendly agents have NEVER owned a rental, so you can't really rely on their advice.

That is so cool.

Quote from @Catherine Ding: My PM company is offering to do it for a high fee of $100/month so I'm trying to find alternative options.

I would think something much north of 18% or so would be illegal, at least in Texas.

They were so good I was exceeding my own projections.

Quote from @Brady Ascheman: @Natalie Kolodij  so if you are a "Real Estate Professional" your rental becomes non-passive and the rental income is subject to SE tax? 

I've been investing and hanging out on BP for close to a decade now, so please feel free to reach out with questions.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.