To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Never buy any property without physically inspecting it and its neighborhood yourself, AND having it thoroughly inspected by a great inspector who YOU select and pay for.

@Sanjeev AdvaniIn our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

It’s also possible to have a negative net worth, which means your liabilities are greater than your assets.Examples of assets that may be included in your net worth include:Business interests Cash and savings Investments Personal propertyReal estateRetirement savingsVehicles Examples of liabilities that may be included in your net worth include:Credit card debtMedical billsMortgagesPersonal loans Student loan debtVehicle paymentsNet worth is very easy to calculate: You add up all your assets and subtract your liabilities.The net worth formula is:Net worth = Total assets – total liabilitiesHow to Select a Net Worth TrackerYou can choose from several net worth trackers to help you monitor your financial position.

Other than that there are websites you should have access to that shows you owner history, % of equity and other helpful data.

You probably didn't read the contract, their lease agreement, or their website, and you didn't know how to interview them.

There are lots of application websites that charge the tenant but not the owner.

If so which did you select and why? 

I will definitely be exploring this great website and checking out the books you recommended as well.

However, in my experience, the MOST important factor in the safety, security and property protection is tenant selection.