They aren't going to magically improve and start abiding by the lease terms but I think there is definitely a possibility that the situation gets worse.I think that's a good point.

thankyouseparate question on Tariffs possibly causing trade war and inflation and higher 10yr yield and cap rates?

Are they doing everything possible to expose properties to the broadest possible market?

The sweet spot for us is sub 400k and we are looking mostly in NH, central MA and possibly RI for deals.  

Just saw the news , over 1000 structures destroyed and possibly 28,000 in danger . 

We also would like to self-manage if possible.

Where did you read that was possible?

The market still has relatively low entry points compared to other major cities, making it possible to find multifamily properties like duplexes and triplexes in the price range you’re targeting.

If this is the case, you want as much money as possible in taxable and Roth assets so that you don't pass assets on that create tax burdens for your kids.  

@Khaled SeirafiRecommend 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.