Did they provide a list of must-do and optional make ready items?   

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Vet your property manager well (ask for referrals, reviews, call references) and start in a landlord-friendly area with stable rents.

I ask everyone who is a broker for 3 references to who they sold to.

Just for reference I have flipped around 20 homes, a few multi family properties and my two most recent deals were raw land.

Launder any removable fabric items like curtains and cushion covers with a detergent designed to neutralize odors.Ozone generators can neutralize odors by breaking down odor-causing molecules.

What is the typical cost for a detailed line item bid from a contractor and is it broken out separately into labor & materials?

Spend some time studying where deals are selling that fit your buy box, so that you’ll have a clear reference point when new opportunities come up. 

The key is screening just like with any tenant—credit, background, income (if required), and landlord references.

I'm an investor and agent, not a property manager, but I'd be happy to connect you with great contractors to get the work done and refer some property managers my clients like.