Perhaps he has some tips as well. 

I was wondering if anyone has experience with this and can offer some tips/insight?

Just a quick tip -  you can leverage your existing network of title companies, lenders, and other real estate agents to find off market deals.

.📌 I’d love to connect with:Investors or developers experienced in BRRRR or rezoning projectsReal estate agents, architects, and attorneys familiar with the local marketProfessionals with expertise in expediting demolition and building permits in AtlantaI’m eager to learn from your experience, hear useful tips, and explore potential collaboration opportunities.

He is going to give me power of attorney to handle it... any tips?

Lots of helpful tips that will help me move forward in my initial stages of investment.

Or do you have any general tips on what to look for in a restoration company?

Look online to see if any properties are being offered for sale or rent with a legal basement unit and you may get a tip off.

Do your research on the forums for general tips on hiring a PM, what to look for, what to look out for, good stories, bad stories, learn from others about their experiences with all kinds of PMs all over the place and take what you learn when you're speaking to PMs in your area so you can more easily see red flags, or green flags!

The more GPs there are in a deal, the harder this is to defend.