We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

It is a great market but highly recommend partnering with an agent who knows the market and has experience dealing with investors as location is key. 

I have been eyeing a few brokerages around that general location and was wondering if anyone familiar with the area had any recommendations regarding which brokerage to pick, as there are quite a few to choose from.

If so, is that recommended for a first-time buyer?  

Would take recommendations in the Carolinas as well but not really that high on the interest list. 

Bigger Pockets is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.If you’re looking to invest long distance, I definitely recommend building your core-4 team.

Do you let the tenant supply and pay for their own internet or is it recommended to offer internet and charge the tenant a flat fee?

I would strongly recommend you have an exit strategy or multiple exit strategies in your partnership agreements.

I recommend Simplisafe (roughly $29 a month - I've found the best and cheapest place to buy the system is at Sam's Club).

What would you guys recommend for the yard?