.#4 - Have someone local that you trust, go over zoom and get to ask them question.

Also Cocktails and Real Estate at Patriots place.BP does have a local meetup section which usually has good local options.

If you want to only do PM I'd recommend just looking on LinkedIn, or Indeed and applying for local apartment communities.  

I'm from Franklin, which is about 20 miles south of Nashville, and I'm very familiar with the Greater Nashville area growing up here.Feel free to reach out if you're interested in connecting and I'm happy to be a local resource.

If your property manager is not listed as an additional insured, they may not be covered under your policy in the event of an incident on your property, leaving both of you potentially exposed to liability.It can save you money.If your property manager is not added to your insurance policy as an additional insured, they may be forced to purchase their insurance policy to protect themselves.

This strategy aligns well with the buy-and-hold model.Leverage Local Expertise: Partner with professionals like real estate agents familiar with rental markets and property managers who understand tenant needs.

Congratulations on the duplex -My investor clients have acquired several multi-family investment properties locally in the market I operate in Northwest Indiana - Figure out your personal investment objective for the next 4 years and align yourself with the next property that make sense in this current market environment-

I've talked to two local agents about possible price points to list at, but it almost seems like they are pulling numbers out of a hat.

Renting the PropertyIf your parents rent out the home, they have multiple income-generating opportunities: Renting As-Is: A 4-bed/2.5-bath home in a desirable area could command a high rental rate, likely around $2,500–$3,500/month, depending on local market conditions.

You’d need to check the local laws to see what counts.Tenant Violations: If they’re breaking lease terms—like not paying rent or subletting—you might have grounds to evict.