I havent even mentioned my conditions so what are you referring to?????? 

I run a property management company and my general manager is constantly referring to it, even on situations that he's dealt with several times before.

Refer to chapter 11.

If you do thorough tenant screening you will see cross references.

When lenders and appraisers refer to "minimum property standards", they may also be referring to HUD minimum property standards required for FHA financing.

I was referred by some family to look into Get There First (GTF) Property Management.  

That is a different (and very good) application of a different strategy I use (teach) that I refer to as using a "cash like substance"...

And I'm guessing Angie's list is populated by more folks in the SF Bay area than in Rutland, VT :)I'd look for the hallmarks of any modern professional: quality website, easy to find pricing, phone/email responsiveness and any references you can find.I've used the same home inspector on 8 different jobs in VT.  

@Joshua Sayre, yes - if you decide to invest in A or B product there is a chance there will be fewer headaches, but be prepared to pay on aggressive cap rates as many other investors are looking for the same thing.In another thread I talk about the getting started, so let me refer you to the link as you might find a nugget of info that could be helpful to you.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/432/topics/188266-i-quit-my-cpa-job-to-buy-large-apartment-buildings 

. - what areas of the state, specifically, are you referring to?