I took into account a likely cheaper labor rate but will say when we owned units in gulf shores that i was not encountering that low of a labor rate.  

Some people love the larger companies and some people prefer the smaller ones.  

You're using a company to manage tenant phone calls/inquiries and then send in vendors for repairs.

I learned how much an escrow account check matters to your overall mortgage payment.

What other company offers business income loss and up to 15k for dealing with squatters?

Some companies allow property owners to select tenants and set the screening criteria...We do not - our criteria does not bend. 

Set up a contracts account at both Lowes and HD. 

Of course, what they paid isn’t going to take into account the money they have spent on renovations or remodeling, which can be substantial.  

There's more low-hanging fruit here than I'll ever need, but hitting the ground running to pick it before land prices start reflecting the new higher values requires more capital than I have and I don't do debt.There are two main companies in the US who do the work of creating and selling eco-mitigation credits on a joint venture basis, separated by the Mississippi river.

@Megan HerringtonBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.