Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

It is a great starting point for what an area is like if you haven't been there before. https://www.areavibes.com/Its gives you a total livability score and helps understand a little bit about the area

I know it's not "set it and forget it" but I am not understanding how working in Pricelabs means more than just lowering prices or raising prices.

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.The City of Detroit has 183 Neighborhoods we’ve analyzed.DM us if you’d like to discuss this logical approach in greater detail!

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback, and that helps a lot to understand why I was having such difficulty finding anything!

That is subjective though - I just advise my exchange clients to understand that number and understand their exposure.

I would look for an experienced agent of my own who understands what is standard for your market.

It is my understanding that the new owner will have the house at the cost basis of my purchase price, for calculating capital gains taxes or depreciation.For gift tax purposes for you - FMV.For capital gain tax purposes for the recipient - your original basis/purchase price 

Come to think of it, though, I can't imagine why they wouldn't let me perform one just to understand how much I can offer.  

You'll never get your best deal until you understand what the other side is dealing with.