Remember, the first deal is not meant to make you money, it’s meant to get you into the 6% club (only 6% of Americans own one or more rental properties)  Get into the club and figure out which direction you want to scale.If I were to start all over again, knowing what I know now, and assuming I had some good cash to work with (I was broke as a joke when I started), I would have done small commercial all the way.  

Its seems to be the MO, 3-5 years then new company.

Probably every dialer company has lists they can sell you.I think it is better to call yourself vs using cold callers. 

@Kyle Carter My top recommendation is to begin by contacting property management companies in each target area.

Many thanks, PatDid you ever find out more about this company, Pat?

3) GPs tout years of experience in this space, how can LPs stay on top of GPs staying on top of hired companies? 

Dont trust this company!

Always keep record of where you told your insurance company that the property was being used for STR.

I own a roofing company in Denver and a separate gutter company there too. 

The property is only 9 years old so that's why I put only $10k also, they are opening a new company that will employ thousands of people nearby so that's why I put a 6% income growth and only 3% expense.