More options means more lending, property managers, insurance, contractors, etc. options. 

We found a management company that is charging 10%.

And it is not about personality conflicts, especially with larger landlords who are often going to have management in place.The biggest problem is the limit on rent increases.

Purchase price: $310,000 Cash invested: $350,000 This was a full rehab 6 unit multifamily building.Our firm did everything from locating and acquiring the project, to managing construction, and then finished up by leasing out all 6 units for a premium rent.We used a construction loan to secure the property and do the rehab. 12 month term which we were able to do construction and lease out all units before taking out the original loan with a permanent commercial loan.

She has been doing property management in Jacksonville for years and can guide on MTR vs LTR and assets.

Property management would need to complete a walkthrough every 60 days.

I self-managed and learned to build the houses with my Handyman.  

The problem is that I live in California (which is cost prohibitive for me currently to "buy local") and must rely on remote management that is local to the investment area. 

I am wondering if any experienced landlords or property managers in Seattle have ever come across this issue before?

My Name is Angie and I'm looking to start learning about Real Estate Management and Investing.