Hoping to get a reputable property management company to manage the property while providing me with routine updates.

If you don't know what direction to go you'll never get there.4) Develop a routine.  

I have done research on Coldwell bankers and have found some things I really like as far as training , mentorship etc , but the commission split and fees that comes along with the brokerage raises an eye brow , now I understand you can't get everything you want but I am wanting to get with a brokerage that I can grow with.

Hand tools are easy to pawn and don't raise eyebrows at the nearest pawn shop... 2x4s and buckets of nails not so much.

My thoughts:1 - add early termination to lease.2 - there needs to be routine communications3 - digital locks over keyed locks (IMO the era of keys is over)Glad you landed on your feet!

They should be provided anyways as part of their routine disclosures.

I am routinely doing open houses for other agents to help build my database of contacts, I preview 10-15 houses a week personally and I try to read as much as I can.

Find one that specializes in rentals as they know how to handle all the routine issues.

I'm sure there are tons of others I just routinely see those two mentioned on the forums.

This is routinely done for such jobs.