I currently have mine managed professionally.

@Daniel MadhavapallilYou should hire a tax professional. 

I've painted more walls, ceilings and trim work than I could ever count in my lifetime and *I* suck compared to professional painters, and most of my paint jobs could pass for lower-end professional jobs. 

I imagine it can be tricky without face-to-face interaction, but it sounds like you’ve got a solid approach.Honestly, I don't have a process for establishing trust with sellers other than being polite and professional.

As far as your primary residence, if you have lived in it 2 out of the last 5 years, you should not have to pay taxes on capital gains (difference between what you paid for it & what you sold it for) up to $250,000 if you file your taxes as an individual and $500,000 if you file jointly with a spouse.Just a disclaimer, I am not a tax professional.

You may need to guide or provide these types of photos as things you want your professional photographer to succeed. 1.

Plus, professional management companies often have tools and strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue, which can offset their fees.

Second, working with a local real estate professional who has experience and expertise in the Phoenix market can be helpful in navigating the current market conditions. 

Real Estate Professional = 750 hours and more time on real estate than anything else.

You can be sure they will continue to negotiate for, strategize and advise themselves.If the laws are similar where you are, you should consider if you want someone doing those things for you, and whether you are comfortable going toe-to-toe alone with a licensed professional on a $1.25 million purchase.