Partnering with Rodney Lomax, who provided valuable local insights, ensured a smooth process, making this deal a strategic choice for Partner Driven.

Training and mentorship should be the main drivers behind your choice. 

And, there is too much use and abuse of quitclaim deeds, they should never be used to convey a sale of property, except where a lender may require such, I don't agree, but they pay their attorneys big bucks to protect them so you may not have a choice.

I would suggest getting professional pictures taken, or at least using something a bit more high quality and ensuring there is sufficient light in all the rooms.

I think when you hire a PM you have 3 choices 1)  A very small local provider (<15 units) and they tend to me 1-2 person operations, they are the one unclogging toilets, answering guests, etc and it is tough to do everything, so things lack. 2) A large/nationwide provider where you are only a number and they usually lack local resources 3) A mid size local provider who have resources and you are not just a number.Through effective revenue management with a revenue manager, and being listed on 15+ sites including Marriott Homes & Villas, JetBlue and Allegiant Airlines, Hyatt and Amex Travel (coming soon) we are bringing in more revenue than most can self managing, offsetting our fee.One of the top questions I tell people to ask their manager is the fees, who keeps them? 

These are fears you have to live with in REI, and choices which have consequences that you have to make.

Whenever you are using leverage, you need to have ample slack in the system and sufficient cash reserves (or access to cheap & instant cash) to cover vacancies, capital expenses, unplanned maintenance, and other issues to avoid missing your note payments. 

Ultimately, the choice hinges on financial situation, available time, and interest in gaining management experience.

Now I am looking back, hiring them was a big mistake, letting them go was a hard, but very Right choice I made in that circumstance.  

Hi, please always consult lenders regarding your questions that is best choice.