I think John Bianchi and Taylor Jones are both lights-out good in the space, but the buy-in to hire them is steep and it should be.

As first-time landlords, we considered self-management, but as new parents who work full-time, we decided that hiring a property manager would be the best option for long-term rentals.3.

Thanks Hire a new Property Manager.

Implement documented repeatable processes to reduce errors and improve service levels.By being efficient, and cutting some of your costs you can hire better talent with the leftover cash. 

Every state has a slightly different process, and time frame for each step, so you may want to consult a Realtor for your state process.

It's a long-term learning process, but an interesting and often profitable journey - best of luck to you!

Can you elaborate on the fees for your property and how that compares to hiring a cohost that charges 20-25%.

You can also hire a VA to do this for you. 

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

It’s a great reminder to trust your own due diligence and not let others make critical decisions for you, like hiring a property manager.For future investments, building a trusted team and maintaining direct oversight is key, even with remote deals.