Lots of other people had bad experiences. 

- You or the PMC can get 3 bids, but who is going to know how to accurately compare them and understand if something is missing - that will require more work+charges once the project has started (a standard tactic by many contractors!)?

Think about where those people hang out and network. 

A lot of people are sitting tight in homes they bought from 2017-2022 so I would be curious if we'll see those people sell and move. 

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Given this was our first time purchasing an investment property, working with a partner on a cash deal, and understanding how to get FSBO deal completed, we had to learn a ton and ran into multiple challenges.

I understand Vermont has slightly more stringent regulations to contend with but it would also be closer for us geographically and thus potentially easier to manage. 

Looking to help people in my community build wealth and continue to learn more about investments myself!

Best to talk to her and understand your options.

I personally don't mind cooking on electric but I will say that cooking on propane is different than what most people know which is natural gas.