* Do you provide move in and move out reports * How many pictures do you take of the property prior to tenant moves in and after the tenant moves out* Do you get weekly reports when the property is vacant what prospective tenants are saying about your home* Do you provide monthly newsletters to your tenants* Do you hold investor education classes to help me become a better investor* Do you have single point portfolio based management services?

I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.

I'm looking to identify a builder with the following characteristics:1) Eager to grow his/her company and reputation in the market2) Has produced at least five high quality builds in Arizona which are at least 4K sq ft  3) Has proven track record of completing builds in a timely manner4) Personal capital to allocate to projects (optional, but ideal)Please reach out to me if you or someone you know might fit these criteria. are you set that you want luxury?

-Start at a title company- they will help you structure liens and deeds so that your interest is protected properly.

Since we will be investing remotely, we plan to work with a property management company to oversee day-to-day operations.Does this sound like a solid strategy for a first investment property?

I have tried to get quotes for these properties and I haven't found a company that is willing to insure me because I have open claims.

Apparently they take preferred interest in your company or have you sign a UCC cash flow agreement.

I also have a background in software, having founded and sold the majority of my software company in 2014.

We hope that you can remedy the situation so that we can move into a habitable home.Suggestions that we have to fix the issues:Hire a company to rip up the carpets, treat the subfloors, and replace the carpets, at least on the main level and on the stairs.Provide an air purifier as a start to remedying the smell.Replace the garbage disposal.Hire a plumber to fix the draining issue in the bathroom sink of the smaller bedroom.Fix the tiles in the upstairs bathroom so they no longer present a safety hazard.Replace or fix the screen doors.Fix the gap between the windows and the walls in the living room.Hire a professional company to treat the entire home for pests.

In our experience, the #1 mistake landlords make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.