Because you are literally guessing at market rent and the PM will…1) keep your application and denial process legal2) advertise, screen and place the new tenant faster and better3) probably save you more money than they cost you. 

I am planning to put up for rent a SFH in Prairie Village soon and am interviewing for PM.Who do you trust and why?

Well not all bad I’ve learned a lot I bought a 2 unit that needed work but it’s taking too long and costing too much.unit 1 is ready but the exterior needs work as well as the second unit. should I sell take a 35% loss and move onContinue saving/investing in repairs repair Just enough to get a HEL Nothing focus on my other business that is making good profit How can I speed/turn this deal around?

You can share that with your accountant and start to have a conversation now of what your tax liability (if any) from this deal may look like and start to develop plans on how to potentially mitigate those if they are substantial.

They have handled multiple properties for us over the years and saved us from a terrible PM in Lubbock. 

I have no job, bad credit and no savings.  

Also as far as amenities go, I plan on buying small 32" TVs from Walmart ($100) and basic cable for every room.  

If you plan on using VA eligibility to purchase a home then you would have to buy it as a primary residence. 

If they do inquire we just say we have plans for an extensive reno or the owner is requesting the unit emptied.

I would shop this out with a broker that could save you some money in the long term depending on how you are planning on keeping the property.