Perhaps hire the PM as a second set of eyes for quality control but that should be in addition to the GC you should hire from day one. 

Or if you all can share some best practices for new partnerships?

For example, an experienced general contractor who does significant remodels of nicer homes might choose to go into house flipping because their practical experience is directly applicable.

The state doesn’t have rent control laws, but landlords are prohibited from collecting more than one month’s rent for security deposits.

4) How to control maintenance costs.

Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice pertaining to management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - they tell you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.

You may lose access to the bookings they have managed, as those reservations are often under Evolve’s control, and they may manage the communication, payments, and cancellations for those guests.Transferring Bookings: Some companies might allow you to transfer the bookings if you switch to managing the property independently or through another service.

Financing is key, and many investors use mortgages to leverage their money and control larger properties.

Conventional financing is geared and regulated for the owner occupied homeowner and is designed to protect that borrower from poor lending practices.  

In short, it's usually practicing real estate without license, but many people know how to do it "legally".