I would also interview and hire an attorney that specializes in rental /landlord law so you can ask them questions. 

Also, BP is great for finding PMs, insurance agents, etc to "interview" and decide on the people here are great with giving you contacts to get a feel for.  

I am currently reviewing some interview questions and will be reaching out to select prospects soon!

Oh, and any questions they should be asking during the interview.

Interview SBA lenders more and verify how prompt they are and how quickly they can get the deal together.

"Here are some good questions to ask when interviewing your next property manager: How long have you been a property manager?

@Dennis M.Thanks for the info, when you agree to allow section 8 tenants, do you get to interview/ screen them, or do you have to take whatever comes your way?

My best tip after you identify potential target markets is to start by finding an excellent property manager--during your interviewing process, you will also get educated on the area and what to expect.

I like to see more specific goals, like:-Analyze 3 deals /day-be under contract to purchase a property  that meets my criteria by 3/31/19- talk to lender per week - interview one property manager per weekDoes that make sense? 

But I like the idea of interviewing your PM to try to get an idea of how they operate and what their philosophies are.My best friend is a retired police officer who started his own property management company.