Hey @Charlotte ChewI went through several interviews with different property management companies and ultimately have been extremely please with the group I am using now in San Antonio for my properties. 

And that could be a few years away, so you'll be losing $$ until then.Could you convert them to medium or short term rentals to boost cash flow?

Unless hiring a listing agent, any ways to boost my leads?

To prevent cost overruns and delays, keep close tabs on project schedules and spending.The optimal strategy for financing your first real estate transaction will ultimately rely on your personal objectives, financial situation, and level of risk tolerance.

Trying not to micro-manage, but also understanding these will ultimately be my responsibility if something goes wrong.Kim, also thank you for the NARPM info, that is quite a wealth of info and a list of hundreds of PMs.

Even if you bought a bad or average deal, you could ultimately be fine as capital appreciation does its work over time. 

With less money in the deal it will boost your cash on cash return.

Ultimately up to how you want to proceed though and what you want/think your relationship with them would look like as a result.

Ultimately the goal is to build a great, creative relationship with the right lender whose in my corner and I can trust.

@Graham Rider, ultimately there needs to be a balance sheet behind the loan.