Spend some time on the MLS looking at the data, and you may find some trends that really make a location stand out.Finally, personally I'd factor in geographic proximity.

There are high quality facilities who will accept program participants, however some facilities are clearly undesirable, in my observation.Since the heirs or beneficiaries also stand to benefit from smart planning, it would make sense to me that they should be involved on both planning and funding the plan. 

The dissonance alone would be deafening: Imagine valet parking for a hot dog stand.

I stand by my statement that if you have a local person assist with your rental, you are NOT self managing. 

Your resources, how you found the deal and your financial standings at the time.

I have no problem with bluntness'; however condescending is something that I can't stand.

Just not sure if one option stands out as being better than the other (any obvious drawbacks).

As I now see it, the upper hand is being held by the person who stands to lose the least by cancelling now, which in turn is largely determined by how good that price  (or higher?) 

My property manager has decided to sell to another so I am just looking to see if there are any property managers that stand out and do a good job for anyone out here.Thanks!

Of course this is only if you make a return, you could stand to lose your money ++ if the investment doesnt work out.