I have heard that CA is very competitive and very difficult to find deals in.

Quote from @Chris Primavera: @Nick Velez thanks for the info and I have heard that the Gatlinburg area isn't necessarily a great market for your first investment because of the competition and amenities. 

PM business from what I hear is pretty tough and competitive business. 

After paying a competitive rate for the property management and ASSET management that the small operator does himself.  

It's pricey and competitive, but stay in your own backyard, consistently look for deals, and you'll find a great asset.

You have to adjust your expectations to match current reality, which includes higher mortgage rates, higher prices, more expensive taxes and insurance, more competition, etc.

I'd lower the price slightly below your competition and get real reviews.Be customer focused.

I would say that your QI should be competitively priced, but the lowest price is not always the best. 

Yes, the more units you go up, generally the less players in the game so there is some advantage in purchase competition as you go up, but also more management scale and cap ex for someone who is new.3.

Reduced competition and higher prices for renters.RealPage, of course, denies this.