January rent has not been paid to the property owner, as I am sure the lease spells out, but to someone else.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Quote from @Nate Marshall: Did they spell Capital as Capitol?

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

Kathy, check out Anchor Loans as a comparable. 

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

Leasing is a specialized skill—PMs deal with this daily, making them far better equipped to handle applications, verify income, conduct background checks, and evaluate a tenant’s overall suitability.Protecting Your Investment:The cost of a bad tenant can be far greater than the cost of hiring a professional.

Sounds like it makes sense for you to partner, I would suggest: spell out responsibilities very clearly, how you make decisions and most importantly: have a very clearly spelled out exit.