I served as the buyer's agent and property manager for my clients under Blue Chariot Realty & Management.

When reaching out, it helps to offer value in return—think about tasks like checking on properties when they can't, delivering materials, finding reliable contractors, or even handling basic project management tasks.Building genuine relationships and showing you're willing to contribute will go a long way in earning their trust and gaining hands-on experience.

I do property management only that saves 10% and can be done while managing a W2 job.  

@Gary Abrams A cloud based solution would work really well in your scenario of having other family logging in and helping with management. 

Would you be able to share what the general property management fees are on a AirBNB?

Next question.... will you self-manage it, or turn it over to a professional management company, or some type of hybrid? 

I have been in property management for 20 years, almost 3 years ago I moved to Birmingham AL to start my investment journey.

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

A lot of landlords use platforms like Zillow Rental Manager, Apartments.com, or Avail to list vacancies and screen tenants.

The utility company doesn't manage your property...they provide paid services until they're not paid anymore.