And if the community is small enough, go old school and ask to put up flyers at local businesses; nail and hair salons, coffee shops, grocery bulletin boards, etc.

I have seen the properties these 'managers' handle, and often they are NOT being taken care of properly. 

Frankly, I don't really care what anyone says they're worth, as long as they continue to rent. 

JB will probably take care of you so I would just stick with him.

My renter loves the place.My husband and I do a lot of the work ourselves - I enjoy it - but I do have a list of dependable guys for roofing, windows, HVAC, major landscaping, heavy plumbing, concrete...stuff I don't care to do. 

That takes care of the mortgage and taxes, but does not take care of my initial investment of $23,000 and the other expenses I have outlined above in addition to maintenance and repairs that might come up. 

What you have to be careful of is stereotyping, someone who has a bad tenant then assigns their negative PERSONALITY traits to an entire demographic of people who's only separation is based on ECONOMICS.

Who is responsible for lawn care/snow removal?

He also said to be very careful how the funds (last month and security) are handled during any eviction proceedings, ie be certain to keep funds escrowed properly and not used for legal costs. 

Just be careful because it's a pretty high rehab for your first deal.