If they pay by check keep a copy in your file so you know where they bank.Utah allows small claims cases up to $11,000 so there is little reason to pay an attorney unless you're terrified of appearing in court and think you'll panic. 

Budget, location, property type, beds/baths, amenities, etc all need to be confirmed.3) Save your money 4) Analyze deals with your agent5) Schedule showings for the properties that appear to have potential6) Make offers7) Close on the right investment propertyGood luck! 

Verify yourself if you are required to register your property as a rental, consult an Attorney who has actually appeared in at least 100 cases where your property is located.

Some things I like so far is what appears to be a competency of their specific region, understanding their core business (PM) in general and their transparency/ disclosures.Two big things that give me pause:Rent negotiation: The requirement to authorize HW to unilaterally negotiate/set the rent without consulting the owner is a deal breaker for me. 

I guess the grass can appear greener on the other side, but this area does not seem to be up and coming, good schools, in demand etc.

If you paid him directly then they will have a case but if you made them to the company then they would appear to have liability

Instead he landlord appears to have attempted to enter while the tenant was out and without notice. 

You still have to make ends meet, at the very least.Your plan appears to be do real estate "investing" as a job. 

Based on your scenario I dont see why you would not qualify to use FHA since it doesn't appear you already have an FHA loan so the self sufficiency doesn't apply amongst others.

From a cost perspective it appears that it’s really reasonable.