Networking with local real estate groups or online forums could help you find recommendations for PM companies that have a proven track record in Birmingham 

There are also many online calculators you can use if you do a search for them.

This owner found a free lease template online that provided very little landlord protections. 

If you want to send me a DM I can send you a link to run an easy online quote

It will be easy for you to check if they paid on time, as you can check instantly online.  

While you are figuring it out and/or deploying it over time, US Treasuries and certain CDs are paying 5%...and 4% for certain online savings accounts.

I didn’t know anyone in Alabama, so I called a few agents I found online and ended up picking one from BiggerPockets.

I don’t think it matters one way or the other just make sure they have some sort of online portal.

You don't need to buy a car dealership, it can be a side hustle or an online business.If you try to get more rent than fair market, you will rent to desperate tenants, who got rejected everywhere else.

The only costs are hourly wages to an assistant to respond to the tenants if something comes up like a question about the online payment portal system or something else.