I love everything about real estate so I make it a point listen to podcasts, read books, watch interviews, attend real estate events, etc but I don't want to get stuck in analysis paralysis so I'm hoping to provide value to the Bigger Pockets Fam and also gain some hands-on experience. 

I have several friends that use MJW -- I live in Indianapolis and have a list of investor friendly local lenders that you could interview to see if they fit. 

Interview and pick the best value for the cost and remember cheaper rarely gets you better value.

Dig up and listen to content/interviews with @Dave Foster as the guest :)

In regards to finding a PM, get referrals for your area, recommendations, interview at least 5, make sure they are a PM first company, read books like Brandon Turner's managing rental properties for tips on questions to ask and due diligence on PM's.

I would recommend interviewing your own couple of agents in the market.I can help line some up for you...

Not saying getting a new tenant would not be similar, but I would be doing the interview process and making sure they are fit for the property as opposed to inheriting a tenant who has a problem with change.

I started by interviewing real estate agents to find one that would understand my goals as an beginning investor as well as have insight and advice on property management.

@Rudy Planter We came up with that date just to set an internal deadline/goal for ourselves and a realistic timeline for us to interview property managers, network with local businesses and research the area.

It's probably worth reaching out and interviewing several CPAs before deciding.