If it really concerns you then put one of the new high efficiency lights in and your bill will be almost nothing. 

I would cease communication with him.

In terms of efficiency, this is critical.

I'm out of Country and I can share with you that from reading posts on BP And communicating with TK provided in Memphis I would stay away from Frayser and C class areas.

By doing this you will be prepared when it's time to make your first deal and you will be able to be efficient, educated and capitalize.

Also, what type of communication do you expect from the PM and how often to they go to your properties to "check" on things?  

I am communicating with a turnkey in the area and learning more now.

If you confirm their strength and weaknesses we can then all select them based on our needs of the specific deal:Halperin Lyman, LLC: most expensive ($800) - very fast and efficient. they charge more because they always run quick title and order everything very quickly.

All communication we've gotten on the short sale we're involved in has come from the bank via our Realtor.

@Mark Gunnell I would imagine that most CPA's here on BP would be able to drill down into the tax nuances for any particular state fairly effectively and efficiently.