And for those that I may be wanting to connect with that don't sign up from an email link, I will text them first, with a message along the lines of "I just wanted to check in and hear how you've been, address any questions, and give you a quick update on recent initiatives we have been working on" (or something along those lines).  

Just show me where to sign... lol

The other PM can be a fix-mindset type of person where they are not willing to share anything unless you have a property and are willing to sign a PM agreement in the same conversation. 

I did add a clause about personal property and plan to go through the inventory with the new tenant, who will sign upon moving in.

I'm on the fence about signing up.

Frankly if the neighborhood is sketch, you are begging for 3 star reviews and failure.Run the numbers on a LTR scenario or maybe a MTR.

In this option your agent would either get paid from you directly in your closing costs OR from the seller via seller concessions.like Russell said, if you are comfortable with the transaction and understand what you are signing and you don't need things explained and you have connections with inspections and title companies then go for it.

The loan officer didn't care about the LLC, just said there would be additional papers to sign.

Please tell me if I'm overpaying.I was using Quickbooks, but it isn't setup for real estate when you first sign-up, and this made it kinda messy.

Install cameras around the parameter of the property today; post no trespass signs; change your for rent listing.