I self manage my units, which I love doing, and therefore my tenants have my phone number for when there is an issue.

Property Management business- created after acquiring about 20 properties.

Your manager documented everything in your statement. 

Just reading this, I will contact Judy as well as we are planning to get a house in the Yosemite area.Lori, are you able to share who is your property manager? 

I've been in real estate development a long time, and most of the folks I know doing it either grew up in the business, or most of them know it from working for a larger builder, i.e. as a project manager, forward planner, acquisitions, and eventually went out on their own. 

Understand any obligations, rules, or peculiarities that might affect your management style or investment strategy.Condition of the Property: Ensure you know the current state of the property.

Hi fellow BPers,Trying out a new property management company for my property in San Antonio. 

We manage 70+ units just a little bit south in Tampa area. 

I don't think that Zillow offers a property management service, especially for free.

It's not easy to trust someone else  to manage your books.