From there I look at deals followed by the areas they are in.  I

As for looking for a PM firm once you determine what market you want to invest in I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.

@Jay Garrison what neighborhood are you in? I

@Adrian Fajardo - make no mistake about it, the saying "you make your money coming in" is 100% true.  

And it never hurts to go travel and see their operation and the areas they are investing in. I

Nothing is guaranteed for the outcome and results but what is locked in is the fees and rate you have. 

So I'm looking at apartment buildings in Phoenix, I have a list with addresses and mostly names of the companies that own them, some have first and last name of an owner but most of the leads only have the name of the LLC the property is in. Is

I practice long distance investing and have learned that the easiest way to open a credit union account in a state that you do not reside in is by opening an LLC or Corp in that state and then opening the account under that company.

I have been trying to consume as many podcasts/articles/forums and books as possible to educate myself and get prepared before I jump in. I

Upon moving them in I told them any damage to the property is on them and they are responsible for all repairs of the new appliances.