I looked at local companies, and while many locals have great boots on the ground, they lack the economies of scale and systems like what Avantstay uses to attract, vet, monitor, and enforce. 

A key part of our team is our talented interior designer, who helps us add that extra flair to every property we touch.We’re eager to connect with local investors, agents, lenders, contractors, and anyone else who shares our passion for real estate.

.#4 - Have someone local that you trust, go over zoom and get to ask them question.

I'm from Franklin, which is about 20 miles south of Nashville, and I'm very familiar with the Greater Nashville area growing up here.Feel free to reach out if you're interested in connecting and I'm happy to be a local resource.

I've talked to two local agents about possible price points to list at, but it almost seems like they are pulling numbers out of a hat.

If you want to only do PM I'd recommend just looking on LinkedIn, or Indeed and applying for local apartment communities.  

Congratulations on the duplex -My investor clients have acquired several multi-family investment properties locally in the market I operate in Northwest Indiana - Figure out your personal investment objective for the next 4 years and align yourself with the next property that make sense in this current market environment-

This strategy aligns well with the buy-and-hold model.Leverage Local Expertise: Partner with professionals like real estate agents familiar with rental markets and property managers who understand tenant needs.

Renting the PropertyIf your parents rent out the home, they have multiple income-generating opportunities: Renting As-Is: A 4-bed/2.5-bath home in a desirable area could command a high rental rate, likely around $2,500–$3,500/month, depending on local market conditions.

And a local resident is usually very helpful.