Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

The managers are non-communicative.

That is a good thing but if you have never managed it can still go sideways.

. - Property Management: No STR can be successful without quality cleaners and management.

we just managed to get ong to run all new lines and separate meters for our whole apartment complex at no cost to us. 

Servicing tasks can be outsourced to administrative assistance and new agents.If you have trouble with time management make this a daily habit.

The model opens a pool of possibilities for owners who are prepared to hold and manage the property long-term.

I've managed up to 400 rentals and never offered a concession.

Top 3 reasons owners hire PMCs:1) No time to manage correctly2) No time to learn how to manage correcly: laws, documents, processes, etc.3) They're too nice and need someone to "save them from themselves"A good PMC can usually earn their fees by better managing the property/tenant than the owner, thereby:1) Increasing owners net profit2) Decreasing owner's time commitment, stress, headaches, etc.No matter what though, you should always plan to commit a couple of hours a month to manage your PMC.

My goal would be to start within 1-2 years and get some more experience with the construction process, project management, financing/budgeting, etc.