Quote from @Sharma Parth: Quote from @Jacob Sherman: are they selling the rent ready properties or consultants guiding you start to finish in the process  rent ready properties. they will take distressed properties > fix them > get you  section 8 tenant > and also offer management for you Sounds like a no brainer if the  numbers are right .

I’m a first-timer, so bear with me if I sound a little clueless – I’m still figuring it all out.Here’s the scoop: I’m looking to purchase a long-term rental property within the $300-350k budget range.

First it sounds like this may be a "heavy rehab". 

I know he will be able to give you the proper guidance that you need in order to make a sound decision.

A key aspect that, annoyingly, the "cash-flow crowd" seems to skip past all but religiously. 

Please let me know if this sounds correct.

It sounds like a few people on this thread don't really understand how PMC's operate or why they may charge extra fees.

Very often they sound robotic and scripted and does not lead to hot leads or appointments. 

And sounds like a good set of options you are looking at.Here's some data and visualization on recent trends in some of the markets mentioned here.

Sounds like internal accountability is really important to you!