This is really going to depend on the state you are looking to do business in.

It makes lead management way more efficient since they get to focus on people who actually want to do business. 

My business partner and I purchased a commercial office building a few years ago with creative financing.

Both from how you want to structure your rental property business and how to handle things from a tax perspective. 

•Business Cards & Branding: You can list both services, but if you want to avoid overwhelming potential clients, consider having two versions—one focused on PM and one on real estate sales, depending on who you’re targeting.Best Way to Generate Property Management Leads1.Target Landlords Where They Need You Most•Most landlords seek out PM services when they’re in trouble—tenants not paying, evictions, property damage, etc.

My business still needs to sustain itself.  

How do you approach educating people on the realities of the business? 

Having trusted resources in market have been helpful in managing our properties and contractors especially when my non-real estate related consulting business is in its busy season.

My significant other and I decided to use a builder she had done business with in the past.   

It's the smart way to fun a business.