@Jadan WilliamsCA can offer some good long term investments.

Please advise.ThanksMelAllstate: They offer a range of property insurance options.Farmers Insurance: Known for providing various insurance policies, including for rental properties.Liberty Mutual: Has a presence in California and may be able to meet your needs.Nationwide: Offers property insurance and may have suitable policies.Good luck in finding the right coverage! 

@CraigIf you have two offers with that high of down payment already you must be living right!

I very quickly had to reorient him to my reasons for dissatisfaction, to which he offered no remorse.

The final rate that was offered to you was 6.5% at a 30 year fix.

Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact same services and operate the exact same way, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

But given I've paid for snow removal like once ever, I don't know what I should offer someone who is not a "pro" and already has an idea of their rate. 

If you don't get access to the property before closing it can be tricky but if there are recent photos online or you can walk through before and take your own then it is much easier.

At the time, just about everything was going for much higher price per square foot and with multiple offers.

He also offers coaching where you joint venture on deals.