Be firm but fair and your tenants will respect you for it.

I found a brokerage firm that only charges me fees when I close a transaction, so remember that these brokerages are out there when it's time to "hang your shingle." 

I own and manage a real estate law firm (UrbanVillage Legal) in Southie, and I am working to become a local investor as well.As an attorney, I work with buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, and HOAs.

Therefore, the average person will pay fees to investment firms for their expertise because they have been lead to believe they "need diversification".  

I was originally an auditor with a CPA firm in the area; however, I wanted to learn more about real estate, so I accepted a new position with a real estate investment company a few months ago (which is why I wasn't active when I joined). 

Its like dealing with a bad tenant, you need to set a firm example.If you worked a job where it would not negatively impact your performance, availability, or the work environment, I probably wouldn't care as much, but those jobs are few and far between.

I (don't) fully expect each seller on my list to firmly affix that thing to their fridge and call me when they decide to sell their house. 

Halperin & Lyman is a very investor friendly firm in Atlanta - 678-515-1700

Should be a firm bid from a contractor or several contractors. 

I do have a friend who hired a particular law firm that specializes specifically removing negative comments, etc from credit reports.