You should post in the Starting Out (Real Estate Investing for Beginners) Forum to get more responses.

It's up to the individual accredited investor to perform research and make an informed decision.   

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

State costs vary, but more or less should be +/- $750-1000 to get obtain your NMLS mortgage license (with courses) and most states permit dual licensing in which brokers can be legally compensated on both sides of a transaction.I'd be very cautious about performing dual capacities in any single transaction for two reasons: 1. 

It’s not just about managing assets, but people too.Market Reputation – Always perform due diligence and assess the firm’s track record through interviews, property visits, and broker consultations.Choosing a firm with these qualities ensures better management and long-term success.

When they have a lot to lose, they will perform much better.

Beginner mistake ?   

(please give advice that is not beginner level, as I have been researching MTRs for months and already know the basics) 

In this case a maintenance item that I cannot get the tenant to perform.  

And then a lot of questions from beginners which is cool and other members saying they will help ( which is excatly what happens on BP).