I don't care if the management company makes 50%, 70% or 90%. 

I like to outsource that to a local expert.I call/interview property mangement companies in a city that I like and ask them to refer me to a real estate broker who works with investors.  

@Natali CobbIn-unit laundry in duplexes can attract tenants, increase rent, and improve retention.

The title company will make sure the title is clean.

I also own a short-term rental management company that partners with other real estate investors and second home owners to 2-5x their returns while also taking the headaches out of operating STR’s.

You'll want to search for a property management company to handle it for you.

Now a giant city 250,000 people and home to Cowboys, Stars, FC Dallas, minor league baseball, lots of companies, new Universal Studios theme park and something like 10 high schools now...big high schools. 

Quote from @Pat Arneson:Usually, the city website has all the utility companies for the city that you should be contacting.

If it's real estate, then I would get a job working for a real estate investing company or something similar to learn more before you tap your equity.

Hi @Jessica Di Biase, they are one of the very big Property Management Companies in town.