We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

No amount of insurance covers the personal loss.2.

The pet fee or deposit for the move in of 2 cats (you did charge one, I hope) should have just about covered the extra anyway.

We also require that we be added to the contractor's insurance as Additionally Insured, so we're covered if they cause damage or liability issue.3) If the property is occupied:- One of our people MUST accompany their person (and we charge for this). --- We were sued many years ago, along with the owner, because tenant claimed owner's contractor sexually assaulted them!

You’re giving very limited information which forces people responding to cover unnecessary points. 

Aside from downpayment, you want to have a solid emergency fund in place, something that can cover unexpected repairs, vacancies, or any other random costs that pop up.I’d also recommend saving more than you think you'll need and keeping a close eye on your expenses.

From designing the marketing materials to engaging and closing the prospective investor Matt and his team have every aspect of this training covered.

I would maybe add that, with your portfolio spanning several states, you may want to research/interview a national PM that could cover all your properties with one contract.

Big, covered, outdoor living areas also appear to be a winning amenity for each home. 

Some properties appreciated double during this cycle and the rents still covered the mortgage after a cashout refi.