You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

Augustine, FL, managing it independently (not Padsplit).

And also get independent property management quotes.As a realtor/investor myself here in Columbus OH (which has some great cashflow opportunities, by the way), I ALWAYS encourage my clients to visit properties.

A broker who can also deliver a reputable management company (themselves or an independent company) willing to take over management at closing is a real plus for any residential rental investment. 

Go for the independent PMs, not just a real estate agent offering property management on the side or one of those cookie-cutter franchises (PMI / RPM). 

But I hear there are independent options if you don’t use a PM.

Feeling overwhelmed and nervous about an audit!!!

If the turnkey company gives us an idea what the property is worth, our verification doesn't go back to the turn-key to question about the value, no we instead turn to third party i.e. independent re searches that verify the value - and same with all other information given to us by turnkey companies, realtors, sellers or whomever your are interreacting with."

That is not a small thing.Banks are audited for “suspicious account activities” and a notice gets sent to the FBI.

Although we’re not a local bank or credit union, we are independent mortgage brokers with experience in financing options that consider rental income rather than personal income.