And is it pretty easy to manage or no?

I'm meeting with a couple agents i was referred to through my network and am wondering what critical questions I should be asking them to understand if they are the right partners for me in this market, especially considering I will be managing this investment from the other side of the country, and what info I should be prepared to provide to them.

Since you’re in research mode, getting familiar with neighborhood-specific trends will be key, some areas have strong rental demand, while others can be trickier to manage. 

(I actually laughed when I first learned this.)10% property management fee (With separate charges for new leases, repair management, and rent collection—what exactly does this cover?)

Quote from @Obed Calixte: There are a ton of free tenant applications online and through property management software companies such as turbotenant, rentspree, zillow etc.You will want your application to meet any state specific guidelines (if applicable). 

My wife and I were in analysis paralysis for sure, but then the academy dropped and we were sure we wanted to get into RE, but didn’t know how and this course was WAY cheaper than comps that ultimately just try and sell you a conference that just tries to sell you… on and on plus like you said, we got most of our money back and got to keep the material. 

Consider managing remotely you'll have to be willing to travel 3 hours when needed or find a way to handle it virtually.

I am a voice of common sense and help them come up with the best way to manage STRs.

Hi all,I'm looking for recommendations for a property manager for my 8-unit apartment building in Cullman, AL.

I can analyze LTRs more easily due to the availability of the material information.