Full interviews, full background check, do they keep a messy car, call their references---after you do that then trust your gut. 

@Chantelle LewisRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

This can be very expensive and is usually the worst choice because you can't justify the cost.2.

I’m assuming the deal you’re referring to is somewhere other than Texas. 

@Austin Green cross-reference Airdna and Rabbu to see what the potential revenue could be.

I was referred to the actual developer, Rebar Development, by City of Fishers and am waiting to hear back from their Corporate Counsel.

Landlord had to move to a different state to have better access to healthcare, i.e. did not move by choice per se.

If you have a question just reference this post. 

It depends on what exactly you are referring to with gap funding.

Also, which choice is better for you highly depends on what your real estate goals are and the experience level & skillset of the specific agent.Traditional agent and Redfin Agent could essentially be the same thing in many cases.