The key is making sure you have the right team in place—outside of market research, finding a trustworthy property management company is one of the most important factors in making long-distance investing successful.

However, that was a fluke.Warranty companies are in the business of making money.

I'd suggest staying away from the typical TK companies. 

Apparently they take preferred interest in your company or have you sign a UCC cash flow agreement.

Just google all the property management companies in your area.

you are going up against people and companies that spend thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars a month in marketing. 

The same goes for PMs and companies selling properties.

I've heard there's a good chance the mortgage company won't care as long as the payments continue to be made on time but I still want to protect myself just in case.

I am currently living out of state so I have hired a property management company to handle this task, however, my home is still sitting vacant with very few prospective tenants.

My biggest road block right now is finding a PM company.