Thanks to everyone who posted their valuable perspectives here which has made this thread so amazing to read right from 2017 till Oct 2021.

Most property management companies are licensed realtors with extensive experience working with investors and providing valuable insights into their local market.

What I find to be most valuable: Ease of use, cost-savings and efficiency and here's what I mean: If using an interior designer to furnish your rental, they will hand you a list of supplies + furniture to buy and what I was able to do with Minoan is upload that list as a CSV file and then they come back with a quote of all of the items they can fulfill along with their respective discount. 

Greetings,I found out about BiggerPockets through the book 'How to Invest in Real Estate', I'm definitely interested in learning more. I've heard a lot of good things about this forum and I'm excited to be a part of i...

If you can prove this value and maintain high levels of communication - you will be a very valuable 'who' is someone's investing journey.

I will say, every transaction will teach you something valuable.  

The thread was intended to seek guidance on completing the deal, and even If I disagree with opinions I understand it doesn't make either side more or less valid.

If you need me delete my posts I have no problem I am not trying to give you a bad review.I was offering my opinion based on knowing you are "Not a lender" so for me seasoning and being familiar with guide lines is crucial in offering an investor the right guidance and direction for financing.

Regular maintenance updates from your property manager—such as quarterly reports outlining requests, costs, and resolutions—can also help you stay informed and track spending trends over time.Building relationships with local contractors or networking with other investors in Cleveland can also be valuable.

Quote from @Carl Rowles: Hey BPFAM,new investor, so just need guidance.