Some homes are already rented by closings time and some are not. 

Quote from @Geoffrey Paugam: I suspect there are many managers there, but maybe not any good ones?

@Ella Marie, I can't speak on behalf of your market, but in my respective market, competition is tough, and the successful fix-and-flip vendors are often full-time operating businesses.

Just let me know when you have some time and we can talk.

I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

First things first, when assessing property managers, it is crucial to prioritize their ability to collect rent and manage delinquencies.

It also isn't a great time to sell right now.

There are tenants in the other side already so we will need everything solidified for them by the time we get the title and we are set to close, which is February 19th.

Maintenance is one of the biggest challenges, maybe even #1, in the Property Management industry.Seems maintenance is, Never Fast Enough for Tenants, or Cheap Enough for Owners!

It wouldn't hurt to set up time to meet with agents, property managers, lenders, and others while you’re visiting your markets of interst.