Readers should seek professional advice.

PMC is the professional that will have the most alignment with your goals - agents, lenders, inspectors, etc., are ONLY transaction based.A PMC has to deal with your property, tenants & maintenance EVERY DAY until you sell or terminate them.A great PMC can provide contractors and also check out properties for you. 

There are a lot of good people in Dallas and very experienced professionals in all services you will need. 

Readers should seek professional advice.

Readers should seek professional advice.Thank you, Ashish.

Rather than how a professional would answer. 

@John Zhang If your wife qualifies for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) and materially participates in managing rental properties, there is no limit on the amount of rental losses, including depreciation, that can offset your W-2 income.

Why ask: If you’re not going to be a full-time investor or professional, it’s important to ensure that the mentor works with people who have similar schedules and limitations.11.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Plus, professional management companies often have tools and strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue, which can offset their fees.