Test their communication by reaching out as a potential guest to see how they handle inquiries.Ask for References – Speak to their existing clients to get a true sense of their service quality.Finding the right property manager long-distance is all about ensuring they have boots on the ground and a track record of high performance.

We use a third party servicer to do all of this - much easier and when starting just tracked payments in wuickbooks as servicer tracked everything else 

this is what we build and we do it with newbies but make sure you partner with a builder who has experience and a track record.

Being clear about what you want to do from the start not only helps you stay on track, but it also makes it easier to spot problems or delays before they happen.I totally agree that talking to people is important.

Make sure to prepare a professional proposal, highlight your STR track record, and be transparent with your financial projections.

I went ahead and downloaded GoodEgg's track record to see how they do it, and let's just say it would be easy to assume they had more control than they did on a lot of the deals.All told, if the company website, and the People that work there according to LinkedIn, are not showing any operational roles, they are likely a capital raiser.  

@Reno Philip Welcome and you are in the right place and you are on the right track. 

I hire local professionals for inspections and cleaning, but even then, I’ve run into issues where things were missed because I wasn’t physically there.3.Tools: I use software like Tenant Cloud for rent collection and maintenance tracking, but no tool can replace having someone who can physically check on properties.

Seems like the track got a lot less bumpy :). 

Two, you'll have a much easier time obtaining a mortgage product if you have a track record of W2 income.In the meantime, continue implementing the strategies you mentioned: save religiously, build your credit, pay any existing debt owed, etc.