Happy to share references. 

@Lindsey PinkhamRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Are you referring to long term rentals when you said the gross rental yield is around 6-8%? 

Either way you will get a K-1 issued.For the tax issue please refer to CPA...but, my experience is that the passive losses will only offset passive gains.

@Michael GibsonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I can refer you to an accountant that specifically specializes in working with H1B visa holders.

According to the article I linked below, some tips for finding dedicated contractors could be by going to local hardware stores, checking references, verifying licenses and insurance, etc.

Awesome reference to Pancho Villa as well....

You can also provide the appraiser a list of improvements you have made to the property for reference. 

The refer, d/w, dryer and washer are on loan and another posted, repair replace is on the tenant.