Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

Hopefully your lease has provisions that explain the process for adding a house mate/ how long guests can stay/ repurcussions for breaking the lease and I would reference those in your note.

Be sure you buy their professional services and refer them to others in your network!  

They understand that there's value in what they provide, which is steady, documented income, minimal turnover, steady payment, quality references, no drama, and peace of mind.

The previous owners did a do-it-yourself remodel which had tons of red flags if I had taken the time to cross-reference the sellers disclosure with the inspection report, but at that time the market was hot and I had to move fast.

I'd just make sure to check their references.

Check this out for reference: https://tranio.com/articles/real_estate_agents_commissions_i... also in a lot of these countries agents are not full service and attorneys (or "solicitors", "barristers" etc. varying names in different places) handle the contracting/paperwork which agents handle here, so those folks also need to be paid.

Everything else is a level of passivity vs. how much management and oversight you want.I will still have more active investments as well, but I think it's silly when passive income is referred to as part of say, multifamily.

Also for reference, pretty typical SFH flip type properties in my market are about $300k - $400k price tag.  

I think you are referring to the deed.