What would you guys recommend for the yard?

Recently a friend recommended I looked into BiggerPockets as I was telling them about my "concept of a plan" and maybe he could also notice my hesitation.

I'd recommend having enough to close on the deal + rehab + $5k in reserve as a minimum. 

I HIGHLY recommend you have a conversation with an attorney. 

@Delroy WatsonI recommend connecting with @Jonathan Klemm to get an estimate.

Ultimately, when I'm repping a buyer, I always recommend the buyer checks with the zoning when any zoning issues come up. 

I recommend finding someone you trust that can mentor you and help you push through your mental & environmental resistance. 

What's your recommendation to market it?   

Id recommend connecting with someone who can help you shop more investment-specific/rental programs on a national scale.

Feel free to DM me if you'd like more insights on all this (we don't do biz in Alabama so got nothing to lose).Here's some other "copy & paste" advice on how to search for a better PMC:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.