ITo protect your interest always serve the notice to quit the first day you can this way if you need to proceed with a full blown eviction you have already taken the first step. 

It is those guys protecting themselves from tire kickers and time wasters.  3.  

We also include a Settlement Charges Guide (such as that from the Landlord Protection Agency), which we adjust to match typical prices in our area.

CPMs are required to demonstrate management expertise and abide by a strict code of ethics.

Your level of expertise is what I aspire to operate on.

Let's say I'm a young married couple, I have very few assets to protect and I'm looking to purchase my FIRST rental property.  

The trick is finding a team of people you can trust, using layers of protection and advice, and making sure everyone else makes money so they are happy and want to take care of you.If you think about it, unless you're a super handy guy or insist on managing your own properties, you wouldn't need to go directly to your own property even if it was right down the street.

Even though rates and down payment may seem high, if there is any legal trouble associated with that property, you can sleep at night knowing you and your personal assets are protected.

Just another perspective:  In most states your house would be asset protected, so it's untouchable to creditors or suit.  

Creates another layer of asset protection in case of an FDCPA or other suit.