@Chantelle LewisRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Make sure you do your research on comps.

Is this even a thing? 

This is often where the decision is made. 

I checked this out and it looks overpriced without having any other info.

I've been at this a while and have over 70% equity in my combined portfolio, and I'm over 50 years of age, so I don't look at creative financing options. 

My preliminary research on Zak has not shown much negative things yet.

Plus managing tenants is a bit more time consuming with this model. 

I'd check local STR FB groups and see if you have a local Real Estate Club.You can offer your services there, maybe for free in exchange for the experience.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?