See if there is anyone out there that shares your goals and vision and ask the tough questions upfront.I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.Questions to Ask prospective management companiesWhat are your average days on market for vacant homes?

@Dylan Vargas it’s $2000/month, and it’s tough!

I have a contractor who reached out to me and wants to partner with me. he wants me to secure the property and pay for the material and the work but wouldn’t that just be me hiring somebody?

Thankfully the unit is all hardwood floors, so there's no carpet or other soft materials to deal with. 

The # of Realtors in your area is probably high, and although the courses and tests to get started are not that tough ( in Texas), like I said there are plenty of Realtors looking to pick up clients.  

You mean material?

The really tough spot is the contractor is your representative entering your tenants private home.

@Dan StrandbergUnless the process is different there, the inspection should include identifying the type of septic tank and drain field/system; evacuation; checking for cracks/roots/deterioration; type of material tank is made of; if it’s level; size of the tank- is it large enough for the number of bedrooms; whether it closes properly; whether water run through it drains properly; that the ‘hatch’ closes properly; setbacks from the home/boundary etc; and whether both septic and drainage meet any existing regulations.Hope this helps!

Especially for this website, there is a lot of material and I am trying to read as much as possible.

But the end goal is basically to be as sustainable and eco friendly as possible, both in the building of the building and the materials its built from and the life span of the building.