From googling, it would appear I need to hire a professional.

As first-time landlords, we considered self-management, but as new parents who work full-time, we decided that hiring a property manager would be the best option for long-term rentals.3.

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

I think John Bianchi and Taylor Jones are both lights-out good in the space, but the buy-in to hire them is steep and it should be.

For example, we have a minimum rent we're aiming for when we manage other properties because it's not worth it for us to manage a small property.The ideal client is someone who truly wants to be hands off and hire an expert to manage their MTR.

This development is part of a broader trend that sees Columbus evolving into the "Silicon Heartland," with other major players like Intel and Honda already establishing significant operations in the region.Economic Impact and Job CreationThe arrival of Anduril is poised to become the largest job-creation project in Ohio's history, with the company planning to hire 4,000 employees.

Hiring a 20 year old agent is similar to hiring a 20 year old financial adviser.

Now, I hire experienced asset managers to buy, manage and eventually sell the assets.  

You would need to hire a leak detection company to find out. 

My biggest advice - take your time, do your research, and consider hiring a mentor.Check out the Rookie Podcast and forums on BP; you'll gain a lot of valuable insights from them.Wishing you success in your investing journey!