Therefore, I would like to work with an experienced reliable property manager I can trust and work with.

not sure if you are familiar with basketball but it is alot like the spurs offense. meaning the system works if you trust the process. my uncle has everything set up. contractors, know how, experience, tenant screening. management. so i will integrate into his system and learn it to replicate it like Steve Kerr did for the WarriorsYes, I am - The Big Fundamental was a great power forward!

When buying sub2 you get the deed in the trust name with you as trustee.

They have many servicesWe used them for our living trust -didn’t deal directly with mark but people were Knowledgeable and was easy to work with

Trust me they are ******** 5 they say they provide maid service well add this up cause i know they def dont pay the maids this 7 tennants times 89.00  yes not kidding they also demand that you either replace the air filters for the house lolololol. 7 tenants times 20 for filter no joke 140.00 for 2 air filters so how much do they cost at Lowe’s or Home Depot hmmmm for one less than 10.00 they demand you send a pic to them of you changing them if not they send the property manager of 500 names they call her runner,maintenance person ,lock changer , key holder, put up sign person 5 min later on floor, for any of those services  well thats a charge of 65.00.

You can often get better rates with a national lender, but the customer service is non-existent, communication probably sucks, they may ask for the same documents multiple times, etc.

If you like the idea of a self-directed HSA like @Kaaren Hall mentioned check out providers like Accuplan and IRA Financial Trust. 

Previously the National Association of Realtors was the main lobbying force for landlords and property rights in the country.

It's important to get to know your team and trust them before moving forward. 

I hate to hear about students getting stuck in difficult positions because they put their trust in these guys.