I have run them before but not my day job.

Is this a highly populated area, are there lots of jobs, are people moving to the area or is the population declining?

I wouldn't use them to complete the job, they've already shown they aren't doing quality work.

I stack cashflow for capex and repairs because I have a decent W2 job that I live off of. 

Awesome, great job!

My first PMS was Guesty which did a great job with automations IMO. 

It is not your credit score but generally better credit will result in a better score- Time at your job- Education level- time at current residenceGood Luck & feel free to PM me if you have any questions. 

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

It's crucial to choose a market with steady job growth, low vacancy rates, and tenant demand.

I have no w2 job, a lot of toys (need to get a plane), can do what I want, can assist my son to find his way in life (he is leading his 2nd rehab) and if I wanted I have generational wealth (I have given away a lot money the last few years).