The picture they have on Zillow vs one of the several I have with the same view:Your pic is better than the PM's pic, but that pic isn't why your unit hasn't rented. 

Do you see them as a viable option early on, or is it better to avoid them altogether?  

Picked up some Palantir on the dip below 20, better late than never?

Better rate would help your cash flow.i would pass,  more relevant is I recommend you pass on this purchase.good kuck Hi Dan, thanks for the reply.

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

Drive around the neighborhoods to understand the lay of the land - if you have someone who will take you around and explain, better yet. 

I’m all for value-add and if you need to pull cash out to get another deal that makes a higher return then how much you pay for it, sure, but I think you would be better off selling it and starting over.

Top 3 reasons owners hire PMCs:1) No time to manage correctly2) No time to learn how to manage correcly: laws, documents, processes, etc.3) They're too nice and need someone to "save them from themselves"A good PMC can usually earn their fees by better managing the property/tenant than the owner, thereby:1) Increasing owners net profit2) Decreasing owner's time commitment, stress, headaches, etc.No matter what though, you should always plan to commit a couple of hours a month to manage your PMC.

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@Tobi Isaacs this would be better answered by other investors in your market.