We've done this before although it's only been on what are clearly investment properties (apartments or portfolios of houses).Furthermore, as an agent, unless the seller was desperate to sell and had no other options I would never recommend to them to take a subject to deal.

I recommend Mark Hudson and his company if you ever need a lending Co.  

b) If so, does anyone recommend the method of making 2 half payments per month?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

While agreeing that it creates bias, can someone recommend another real estate site that includes the crime map layer as it is critical for evaluating a rental purchase, especially as an out-of-state investor?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I have some mid range and excellent VAs I am happy to recommend as well if anyone is in the market.

Use your phone create contacts Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Please recommend any local company.

Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.