I just had a disappointing situation where I found a deal that was snatched up by another investor before I was able to secure financing for it.

I am sure Utah will not disappoint!

Maybe I did interview enough PM companies, but needless to say I was disappointed by this news.I would like to manage these properties myself, use my forms, and save some money, but it is just not practical as I am out-of-state.Has anyone else experienced this, and what do you do?

Why not keep the damages to just the frustration and disappointment of the seller?

The quote today $450.This was a major PM in the Cleveland market, probably the biggest in the area and I can only say that I am disappointed.  

I was disappointed (thought I had a great one!)

However, you'll be repeatedly disappointed when you open that envelope every 30 days and wonder why your check is so low. 

Very disappointing.

Location, location, location and making rational choices of a rental class will produce the opportunity to make the formula work, where ignoring the fundamentals, attempting to make a class c property pay off is a recipe for disappointment.

Succeeding in REI is not easy, in any market ... if your theory is that you have not been able to succeed because of the market you are in, and if you can somehow find that magical market where it will be much easier and more profitable, then you are setting yourself up for disappointment.