Think about questions you can ask to gauge the experience the professional will give you when delivering services.

You can do this yourself or find a professional to help on BP. 

Will they "check themselves" from bad behavior when they see a professional company with professional services, legally reviewed lease, etc. managing their day-to-day?

I would have a conversation with the tenant, and then after that if you determine that’s in your best interest and theirs to seek out a new tenant give them plenty of time and make sure you leave amicably because in case you get more rentals and they are looking in the future, I have a higher income that relationship is sure to last, which means that you have guaranteed business in the future.

Seek qualified legal guidance

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

An experienced property manager should minimize vacancy, increase income, and have connections with contractors and other professionals to manage your property well to maximize your return on investment.To Your Success!

The relationships you start now will help build the foundation for what you seek later.  

If nothing else that is a strong reason for us to always seek external leverage. 3) Time - things can really drag out with the planning process!

Research contractors better Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?