Because I work a typical 9-5 I can take care of any issues after business hours and I'm available via text or email virtually all the time.  

@Michael Enriquez - typically in Pennsylvania, houses are inspected after an offer is accept.

In my view, this demonstrates that they take their obligations and due-diligence very seriously and that such good-business practices most likely extend to all corners of their operations.Don't forget people that these RECF firms essentially serve as de-facto custodians of your hard-earned investment and (in some cases)  retirement funds.  

I will likely join SJREI but look forward to other connections.Lastly, anyone attending the Essentials of Multifamily & Commercial Investing workshop sponsored by SJREI on 9/10/16 in Sunnyvale?

HML do not typically like to lend past 12 months,  It is a short term loan to get in and get out.Also, when you said "I have the funds to purchase" does that mean you are paying cash or getting a loan?  

How much do management companies typically charge?

Again; typically a one day job. 

I promise that you are going to have more the "unforeseen" issues than is typical and your repair estimates are probably too low.

Those type of folks don't have a website or advertise, since they're typically retired, don't mind small jobs and sporadic work, and aren't trying to build their business.  

Our county auditor site is nicely organized with bed/bath, square ft, etc. if a property seems to have sold for outside the typical window I see I look it up in Zillow or sibcycline.com (a local Company that stores the previous 3 years of sales) to determine the prior condition of the property.