Thank you again for your response and insight.I have most luck utilizing the local MLS for minimum 6 month leases under furnished rentals  

Are you local to Richmond? 

You'll gain valuable insights into evaluating deals, financing, and managing properties.Local NetworkingPlug into local investor meetups in your area, the Pensacola area should have tons of groups.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

I started a new post asking people's thoughts about insurance costs in your local area and specifically costs to rebuild and other challenges:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/95/topics/1227051-insur...

I think you should explore local and non-local CPAs before making a decision.

She speaks at a lot of meetups locally as well.

If you're located in WI, check out Premier Point Realty and Homestead Realty....both offer the licensing course at a discount and some of the lowest fees/commission splits in our local market.

@Kris Lou Many factors go into PMC pricing:1) Locality (city/state)2) Neighborhood & Property Class (time to manage Class A < Class B < Class C < Class D)3) Property condition (slumlord properties hard to manage)4) Number of units (some economies of scale, but not as much as owners think)5) Owner expectations (some owners really want a personal assistant!)

I am on the board of CFRI, the local chapter for National REIA.