Pay for performance.  1st one is always at full price, if you want to discount a bit on future deals is your decision depending perhaps on the volume and the amount of work required. 

As a beginner, I'm hesitant to invest out of state, especially since I don’t have anyone to assist with tenant issues when they come up.

As an absolute beginner… it’s a tall order!  

I'm [Justin Fairfield] from [Portland, Oregon], passionate about real estate investing for [beginners].

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!

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!

My current focus is on acquiring a multi-family as rental property and I’m open to any advice or recommendations for beginners.

1.Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts2.Attend the FREE WEBINARS3.Attend a Meetup in Your Area / virtual meet ups4.Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy5.Peruse the forums!

Go talk to the the current PM....ask them about property performance, asked about rent bumps on upgraded units, ask about the competition and go visit. 

Hi @Andrew Gheen, I’ve flipped about five homes in Indy and am now lending to beginner and experienced flippers in the area.