I hired a PM who agreed to manage my property for 8% of the rent.

Common problem, no easy answer:(We try to allow our owner clients to arrange their own maintenance, but have learned the hard way there MUST be limitations:1) They can't hire our people!

This is one of the biggest things that people dont think about when they decide to skip hiring a GC.Become a familiar face with your local planning and zoning board/committee.

Pretty catchy IMO.....VRBOs money would be much better spent hiring better talent on the app/web development side.

The below is not legal advice and you should hire a lawyer with past subject to experience. 

I would consult several Attorneys and hire one to contest this.

This will help you understand your options and decide if it's the right time to hire a pro. 

The contractor I hired finished the Foundation work in 4 weeks and tenant started reporting damages, thefts to items in Garage which contractor denied.

Hire someone?

Consider hiring a buyer’s agent to represent your interests.That said, properties with underperforming tenants could present an opportunity.