Also, really important to make sure you are with a reputable manager who uses trust accounting to protect advanced guest deposits!

If you don't want a reputable business make YOU a cash offer get the frog out of my face!

Confirm that the provider has a pristine reputation (e.g.

As a result, I am educating myself as much as I can to answer other peoples' questions and build up my reputation.

@Aaron Gordy nailed it with look at the reputation and I would add get a referral from someone you trust who has used that company before if possible.  

So is the reputation of the people you want to work with.

We have one of the best reputations for leasing, not just PM.

Dishwasher was brand new never used I got it for $150 - stove was 4 months old it had been installed but the oven still had plastic wrap around the shelving so only the top was ever used - the fridge is the oldest but still less than two years old it was purchased from a very high end property for $200.I had my contractor build my counter tops, it turned out nice however you can buy ready made counter tops and just pay for fitting this would save around $500.Original kitchen

Where do you find the most success when searching for reputable contacts for your REI team? 

It took a lot of abuse from 5 years of college girls BUT it was made from recycled plastic bottles & the stains came out.