Message my friend @Devin Peterson and he will take care of you.

Partnering with someone might also be beneficial, especially if your income is variable and you find a partner with complementary strengths.Purchasing through an LLC could provide liability protection and some tax benefits, but it might make financing a bit trickier, so weigh the pros and cons carefully.

Be careful out there....some of the new builds are not comparable to the old builds....many of the newer ones are all siding, no brick, no light fixtures or ceiling fans...just LED recessed lighting...no doorbell, no garage door opener, no attic stairs, one piece tubs, vs tiled baths, no landscaping, no trees, and on and on....they've taken out virtually every single cost.   

The national programs just need to hit marketing goals and they don't care what your result is.

A Sub-to couple went over and took care of the stuff I needed and they would not let me pay them. 

No one cares.

Carefully read what you had them sign, notify them via certified mail (generally, 7 days' notice is needed in AZ), and schedule the HVAC person.

My best deals weren't beautiful, but had good bones and upside potential.Run your numbers carefully.

No one e cares how it got there.

Hiring a property management company is a decision that requires careful thought.