Hey guys, I'm new to the real estate thing but I grew up in Milwaukee particularly 53206, if you need some in-depth knowledge I got you!

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

I have a depth of knowledge of Alabama.

Rd frontage and depth, sqft, zoning, overlay districts etc.

As a former regional manager for one of largest nationwide chains, I have an in-depth understanding of not only how the larger PM companies operate but, also, the smaller "mom and pop" and "boutique" brokerages.After 4 years with Evernest, I chose to break away and go the more "boutique" route mostly because of the quality of service or lack thereof. 

Using an interview sheet with prepared questions will help guide your due diligence and note taking and could include questions on their screening process and criteria, rent collection process and enforcement of leases and late fees, eviction process and timing, monthly settlement process with owners, management software they use and it's functionality, owner's reporting, the maintenance request process and follow up, contractor depth, contractor pricing, commitments on turn times, their vacancy statistics, # units under management in your asset class and in your sub-market, requirements for renters insurance, whether or not they work with a collection agency....the list can go on based on your specific needs and these interviews can take a while.You will want to review their leases, management agreements and sample monthly reporting.  

I would be happy to explain the policy more in depth.

"I just don't think you have the capabilities to handle a job of this size/technical depth/finish level" is a perfectly reasonable thing to tell a person.

With that in mind, prepare a defense in depth against getting shafted for the rest of it.Such a defense usually means opening up other employment options than "real estate entrepreneur," and most them will involve getting a college degree in something that will both give you a steady income and hopefully also set you on a course of lifelong reading and learning.

Depending on your situation, that premium might be worth it.I did a lengthy, in-depth, but not that well-written article on turnkey providers a while ago.