I'm focusing on getting all the education I can right now, so feel free to share your #1 REI tip for newbies :) Outside of real estate, I work full time (remotely) in EdTech and enjoy hiking, gardening, and kayaking.

Hey @Hannah Joy - I'd echo @Bruce Woodruff those are both educational degrees that take thousands of hours to become a professional at. 

If you don't trust your PM to act in your best interest then educating yourself on what a fair price is becomes a duty for you to take on. 

Take things one step at a time, continue educating yourself, and don’t hesitate to seek advice from experienced investors.

Quote from @Heather Rummel: You can manage it on your own, but it takes a lot of work to educate yourself, particularly in the most heavily regulated corner of the world.I would start by calling around to property managers in the area for help.

I am still educating myself on how to calculate the numbers.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Adam: I am unaffiliated with Curbio, but very familiar with them, as our company, Purgula, has written about their offerings to help educate homeowners and agents.Regarding how fast they are, I would ask how long their typical engagement is by budget size.

Me an my wife have one rental but in order to grow we needed to get more of a team and more education and that is why we are here now.

There is a segment of the real estate industry focused on "education" that is designed to 'help' beginners.