This involves finding a reliable contractor, a property manager and a real estate agent who specializes in investment properties in the area.

We raised our monthly rate slightly and were able to lock in a $2700/month booking to start this month. 

I have only charged for the locks being changed on the property when the previous tenant moved out because she said it took too long to get the repairs done even though I told her what your plumber said about the floor being warped and I believe he was correct because it just seemed to me like foundation issues in certain spots that couldn't be helped and I did also charge for the steps being replaced  with 2 boards which probably measured about 6 ft in.lenghth $450.00 to be replaced  and painted because that was another tenant complaint and you told me to go ahead and fix it....I told you said that when we looked at the house when the tenants moved out he also didn't see any work that needed to be done to it...the only thing i saw was the rat droppings and the garage door issue that didn't work and the limbs down in the front and back yard which i requested to be removed.

I wanted to get your opinions: Does it seem reliable and thorough?

Contracts lock in pricing.

Lock is offline, wont show up in the Schlage app or Remotelock.

I agree that having comps from a realtor/agent with MLS access provides the most accurate and reliable data.I understand the importance of vetting potential partners for their capital, project management experience, and access to reliable contractors. 

Any advice on how to find a more reliable property manager would also be greatly appreciated.Thank you in advance for your help!

I would say just make sure you have the income to be able to reliably pay your portion of the mortgage, be very conservative with your underwriting, and keep a few months in reserves. 

The one benefit of a semi-locked market is that you won't get left in the dust.