There's not a good reason to not ask for the allowed rent, the tenants portion generally is based on a percentage of their income not a percentage of rent. 

Keeping a 2.99% rate sounds great, but it may be costing you thousands of dollars if you are in the double digits with your other outstanding debts.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

If you can get a better deal on the home due to age its a fine and if you need financing banks do not judge year built. 

There are "turn key section 8" operators in Alabama that market to do all of the due diligence for you and you never even have to see the properties! 

For further background, I’m looking to purchase a spot around 750K, but want to seller finance 100-200k of the price to reduce the need for a large down payment / keep myself liquid for renovation costs. 

For example is the 3/4" settlement in a main area of the home, is it in a basement?

One of the biggest mistakes is to focus on solely cash flow and achieving a BRRRR.

Search Google for "file ethics complaint [STATE]" and you will find instructions for filing a complaint against the property manager.

I work as a property manager in my 9 to 5 and see the power of real estate!