They are also very unresponsive, you'll get a lot of upfront communication while you're signing up for things and then they disappear. 

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

What if the person staying at your place signed a contract but their 1st payment check bounced.

If you feel like you’re managing your property manager, it’s a strong sign that the manager may not be the right fit.

@Jesse StrengIf you buy turn-key, make sure you get your own independent inspection.

Did the contract you signed have any specific timelines on it at all regarding how fast we can get to you?

If you want to do it yourself, be ready to answer text messages at 3 AM, solve problems within a 2 hour window, deal with contractors who aren’t able to “turn” a vacancy quick enough, and guests who want “instant” gratification.  

My mother-in-law is saying that my wife needs to sign off on the loan.

And we all know how that domestic violence turned out OJ was innocent bro.

I would advise running your rents conservatively and vet property managers properly before signing anything.