Here's a good breakdown of your options for tax collecting starting Feb 1 based on the new regulations.

Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact same services and operate the exact same way, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

My elderly grandfather owned a two-family home in the area, but over the years, the property had fallen into neglect.

Welcome to the community, Nish. 

Strip the floor to the subfloor and paint over it to stain block then just recarpet or put in vinyl to mitigate future stains. 

Painting, for instance- an amatuer could take their time and paint a house over the course of a couple weeks and do a great job, but a professional crew could do the entire job in a day. 

They focus on the bigger picture.

Welcome to the community, Rajendran!

Or local to the property?

Make a long list of all the lessons you have learned.