And always check social media for red flags and I agree with Vince, always meet a person.  

-------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

As it relates to hiring your Property Manager- Go to a local REIA meeting.

This motivation lead me and a business partner to start Raise the Standard Property Management.

I wouldn't recommend a standard buy and hold rental because you'll have to pay both your HELOC and mortgage on the house. 

You can then give out codes for self-showings, AFTER a prospect meets your basic screening requirements.

You will get plenty of that at your office sales meetings, office training, CE training, board and association training.   

The power company supplied and installed the new meters (at no charge, at least not yet) and verified all the work around the 4 gang meter pan was done up to their standards.

Unfortunately, the price is pretty standard (average) for the Cascais Centro area and we had already worked the owner down from 1200. 

If you tie the bonus to a new lease, a bad employee will lower standards to find tenants quickly.