When you begin talking to different agencies, think of it as a two-way interview.

Get at least three referrals from every agent you interview.

I have my second “interview “ tomorrow, but from what I’ve gathered, I should expect an aggressive sales call.

It's on you to interview and find the right team for your path.  

The people that make great property manager/owners right out of the gate tend to be people with good interviewing experience. 

She was able to take the poorly written version I had written and after a couple of recorded interviews, was able to put together a very well written plan.In terms of the meat n potatoes of the development, I have an engineering firm that works in the civil realm.

Columbus will offer a little less cash flow but longer term appreciation and rent increases due to its rapid job and population growth.I agree with above - interview local agents and property managers in the markets you’re analyzing to best decide.

I would start there and then start interview real estate agents who have experience working with investors. 

After that, you'll want to interview great agents in the area who have experience working with investors.

Once I know they have initialed it, and they send it back, I invite the prospects who I liked, and seemed "with it", back for an interview.