What they are doing going forward is really the most important, as what's worked in the past may not work in today's market.

Some borrowers are ok with this, some aren't so important to find that out at the beginning if that matters to you. 

We don’t know any PMCs to recommend in the area mentioned, but since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant, you might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesWe recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

Quote from @Joshua Christensen: Good morning @Chris Kittle,This is an important question and good on you for asking. 

Network (Virtually and more importantly in person)3.

As an owner-occupant living in one unit in a multi-fam, you will have more leeway in who you can and can’t accept according to the law, but it’s always important to be aware of the rules to make sure you stay in compliance because you want to avoid having to defend yourself from an accusation.

We think it’s important as it allows us to check for Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) issues and to determine if an applicant is living paycheck-to-paycheck.

Hello @Minnina, before diving into rental property investing, it's important to educate yourself and gain a solid understanding of the market and property management.

If you are a new out-of-state investor or thinking about investing out-of-state, you need to see some parts of the house before making an offer. This means you need boots on the ground. Zillow or your agent's MLS port...

Its important to have a smart realtor that can help you through the process and fight on your behalf.