.- PM is contractually obligated to perform annual maintenance/inspection to keep property in top shape. - PM provides a cash based accounting report every month, for every unit under management, that clearly labels all rent, all expenses, including management fees, and the net directly ties to the amount of money deposited into my bank account.- PM is a licensed handyman, or has them on staff, and takes care of most unit turn work at a reasonable rate. - PM has no breakup/termination fee- PM does not take project management fees, except on large or complicated CapEx projects exceeding $5,000. 

It's gone through a bit of a fad-craze so I'd say first thing to look out for is vet'ing the credentials of them, there business.

My advice is focus now on building your branding, business and client base in real estate.

If the loan officer asks you about your debts, you can ask clarifying questions such as are you asking for personal debts or business debts?

Typically to grow a real estate business and raise money you are better off partnering with someone.

I dont know your business model exactly but I assume you collect some referral fee from the supplier?

If you used them to purchase another rental/ use for another business endeavor...the process starts over. 

This is a time consuming business.

I was wondering how people managed to scale their businesses faster.

Have recently started a renovation company with a friend, both of us successful business owners and talented in the trades.