The size of the deal makes a difference.Larger apartment complexes are typically not advertised outside of the Brokerage webist and lists, so unless you're on their list, you may not know those deals exist. 

It certainly could improve your cash flow but it won't help with finding prospects, screening tenants, maintenance, deposit dispositions, etc. 

Most owners don't screen their property managers and hire someone they already know (e.g. their sales agent) or someone they find online with cheap fees or a slick sales pitch.I offer referrals along with three promises:1.

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?

Someone already mentioned Saskatchewan, there are places in Alberta (Lethbridge, Red Deer, Medicine Hat) which are a decent size. 

What locations, property sizes, and target groups work best?

With ocean views and community pool access walk right off the screened porch to the beautiful, pristine beaches of the Isle of Palms.

What size/type of contractor crew should I put in place to get things going (for 1-3 fam heavy cosmetic that does not require structural work, $300-500k ARV)? 

With ocean views and community pool access, you'll be able to walk right off the screened porch out to the beautiful, pristine beaches of the Isle of Palms.

It's the small to mid size parks that most people have never heard of but get 500k+ visitors per year that have the best yield.