There are several great companies to work with in the Memphis area, I'd advise going with someone who owns the entire process from start to finish vs a referral source. 

What we do with clients who build single family and multifamily is we break the process up into several pieces.

When working with Civil Engineering, Is it best to simple pick on firm and go with them, Or is the 3 quote rule in effect at this stage of the process? 

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

There's a course on Udemy now that covers more than foundation but goes through the process of how to get leads, convert them to clients, and how to get the unclaimed funds - showing you how to start your own overage business.

Construction and real estate investing background.Interested in the entitlements process and value add to land for new construction.

Learning process

- Proactive Tenant Management – Focusing on a solid tenant screening process and keeping up with regular communication and maintenance has helped cut down on vacancies and avoid evictions.- Tech-Driven Operations – Using property management software for things like rent collection, maintenance requests, and communication has made everything smoother and saved a ton of time.- Curb Appeal & Upkeep – First impressions matter!

This is a tough business but if you want to try I recommend either simply contacting the local tax sale office and ask them what the process is.

Also, would you suggest using professional firms to do the hiring process or should I do on my own to save money?