The PM should have written authority to sign on the owner's behalf. 

Co-hosting is just like any other business---- scalable systems. 1) Know how to build systems2) Find a mentor who will teach you3) join a mastermind that will teach you4) Learn and grow as you go... but have insurance.

@Alec Raven this is our "bible" for PMing.https://www.legislature.mi.gov/publications/tenantlandlord.p...Does your state have something similar?

@Kenneth P FordRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Some of these areas still have homes in the price range you’re looking for, and they may have good rental potential after some upgrades.4.

I’m sure they have people who do that kind of thing as part of their job description. 

Many Atlanta submarkets have a lot of investment opportunities but it all depends on your strategy and budget.

The roofing company should not have left large, unprotected drainage openings in your roof.

I only ask because I work with a few different builders that have 2-4 units in growing markets.

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