Also, don't forget if you are giving them any other benefits like health care or vacation or sick pay, or 401k that will cost you more. 

In my opinion, the Founder’s Letter written by Jonathan expressed values of: (1) Open Communication, (2) Actively Engaged Management, (3) Care for Each ClientAlthough RDU was stellar in getting me off the ground in my first real estate venture, about halfway into our relationship, I noticed that action on core values expressed in the Founder’s Letter began to wane.Most recent, after Hurricane Florence, I received a text message from Jonathan saying, “Your properties faired well during the storm”.

I can tell you that for half the cost of an inspection. 

I don't know how much of an impact it had, but the appraised value came in about where I wanted and expected it to.

You folks are in serious need of an education. 

I have no information on your area and what rents go for, but I would be careful on being overly optimistic on rent, make sure to back up your numbers with research on Zillow, craigslist, rentometer, etc.

Just be careful and read up on using these machines before you use it.

We have been taking care of vacation rentals for other property managers for 7 years.

Most tenants do not appreciate kindness or reciprocate by caring for your property.

Your questions are good and appropriate— you will have state and federal forms to take care of.