Feel free to reach out anytime, I'd love to connect.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking and is full of great content.I recommend that you check out the following resources:1.

Looking to hire a PM for my out of state rental.

Fill in the blanks, check a box or two, and send it off.TransUnion is one of the best screenings out there, but most criminal records and evictions are not public record and won't show on a background check.

It tires me out.

Yes, I have listened into the podcasts and I'm listening through Brandon Turner's book "Rental Property Investing" now.Travis - great recommendation, and thanks for putting it out there.

Also have a low interest mortgage (less than 3%), 43K annual NOI, potential equity of 600K and since owning it for almost 20yrs have never had any issues renting out any of the units [longest turnover was 2 weeks to find a new tenant]. 

Opt for a property management company with deep regional expertise to get the most out of your investment.Property Expertise: Look for a firm that has experience managing properties similar to yours and is familiar with your asset class’s specific challenges.Company Culture: Choose a firm with a customer-focused culture that values team management and service, as this directly affects property performance.Market Reputation: Speak with local brokers and visit managed properties to get a sense of the company’s track record.By focusing on these factors, you can find a property management company that aligns with your goals and delivers real value.

Also, I will touch base with my current home owners insurance co but I'm curious about the scenario you laid out (requiring renter's insurance + advising home owner insurance that you have another person in the dwelling) -- did this suffice for you because you chose higher liability coverage?

Also, connect with other like-minded people in your community and attend as many in person (and online) meetings at your local REIA groups to network and connect + find out about off market deals and get on local wholesalers "buyers lists".Best of luck!