They also state that they do not communicate to the channels unless you attribute a booking to the channel (there is a spot on a booking that says "Tracking - Listing Site".  

I can definitely attribute a lot of my success over the last few years due to the connections I made on Bigger Pockets and the things I've just simply learned by listening to and reading all the great info available here!

I would think I should be mentioned with contact details for tenant to know who the property manager is, but I also wonder what if the landlord decides to remove me as property manager and appoint someone else?

@Heather Allan yes many people talk about managing the manager. I

My biggest pain point is rounding up help to move them in and out, as I'm a solo self manager. I

I only have 1 property to managed that is going to be about 9 miles from where my primary residence will be, I agree property manager is an excellent decision but for investors with more units. 

We have used them for a few years via our channel manager.  I

Depreciation recapture is triggered when a property is sold, requiring the investor to pay taxes on the portion of gain attributed to previously claimed depreciation deductions.

I don't' see a need for a property manager (I use rent redi)  because you have 4 renters under the same roof. 

I do like real estate, I have a great eye for design, but would hate to have to evict someone—that would be my worst nightmare, so I’m not sure I’m cut out for being a landlord (although I would fully anticipate having a property manager)Is option #3 a far inferior option compared to keeping our expensive house in expensive city as a rental and only having to deal with one property that gives us great appreciation in 10 years ?