So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

In the Midwest, Cleveland and Detroit have been popular with investors due to lower entry prices and strong potential for appreciation.

This will allow you to make decisions about the property without emotion and the PM can handle the tough conversations.

I agree with everyone that you handled this perfectly and went out of your way to be nice.

I had 56 inquiries, and discovered that this market in particular is similar to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard, and the type of person I am dealing with in that area has to be handled differently.

@William Silva your ideal start might be to pinpoint a few markets with lower barrier to entry as others have mentioned, then, find someone local to that market that you pair well with and do a smaller deal.

Lubbock has a low barrier to entry and has several backup economic drivers by being the primary hub (agriculture, financial, healthcare, material goods, transportation, entertainment) for an area the size of most states east of the Mississippi.

I'm needing to take over management of my rental, and I'm wondering how those of you who manage remotely handle packages, for example, for supplies, equipment, etc. 

They have a much lower cost of entry and far better landlord laws.

It sucks for the new Owners, but they appreciate our timeliness in getting it handled and understand that stuff happens; not all Buyers are like this.