To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Does anyone have recent experience in markets in any of these states they can share?

Blanco,I have 30 plus years of experience in my previous career and would gladly answer any question you would ask me without the need for such condescending sarcasm.  

I have no doubt that I would learn any new avenues quickly considering my current experience, but I would still be taking a step backwards for the time being.

Also, if you have construction experience, leverage that when talking to investors.

I backed up, regrouped and went smaller to gain more experience. 

I have it narrowed down to two agents, one has more general experience in the area and are part of a large organization.

DIY A first-time DIYer can expect to spend several hours replacing a kitchen faucet.The time it takes depends on your experience and the faucet's complexity.You'll need tools like wrenches, a putty knife, and a small bucket.You'll also need materials like supply lines, silicone caulk, and plumbers tape.You may be tempted to be cheap and estimate only 30 minutes, but you should estimate an hour to be safe.What about the time to go to the property to figure out if a 2-hole or 3-hole faucet is needed, then drive to Home Depot to get it, drive back to install and then head either to the next job or back to the office?

I typically don't comment on other's businesses unless I know from personal experience.

Let’s share our experiences so we can all navigate these challenges more effectively!