These are good attorneys, one of them even spent over 45 minutes on the phone talking to me about options, as well as a personal discussion about fishing, so he clearly wasn't trying to dismiss me.If you have a case, you can file a complaint with the state commission.

Use the top three or four discriminators so applicants can screen themselves.Then you need to have clear screening criteria yourself.

It’s good to budget for unforeseen expenses.Regarding PMI, it’s worth discussing directly with your loan servicer since many lenders require holding the property for a period or reaching specific equity thresholds before removal.If market rents are $2,200–$2,500, hiring a property manager could help you optimize rent while taking the burden of tenant screening off your plate.

With proper tenant screening and systems in place you can absolutely be a successful landlord.

I think it is good screening, luck, and that my tenants believe what I tell them.Do not reward tenant bad behavior! 

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Why Staying Informed is CrucialRegulations govern every aspect of rental property management, from tenant screening to eviction procedures.

Practical Tips for Managing PropertiesFinding Good Tenants: Screen thoroughly.

We don’t know any PMCs to recommend in the area mentioned, but since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant, you might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesWe recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

Good luck, and feel free to ask if you need more tips on tenant screening!