To some extent, you as a Mortgagee, have to be the mature thinker rooted in reality.

What are the root causes of the management problem?

If the zestimate is well below my projected arv, it's a red flag.

That should help us better understand your abilities and goals.The research you have performed thus far is a good start and you appear to be seeing some red flags.

If they cannot answer these questions that could be a red flag to either dig deeper thru references or keep searching- What to Look for in a Property Management Company I would look up NARPM and start with them...make sure their business model aligns with yoursBe relationship not transactionalits a people businessQuestions to Ask prospective management companies What are your average days on market for vacant homes?

Any red flags?

@Chris Jones,From what I am understanding from your post, I see one huge red flag that I would want to thoroughly understand before going any further.

All of the information that I gained in books wasn't rooted in any real understanding of flipping/rehabbing/investing until I actually starting taking action.

Does this low number throw up any red flags as to what kind of wholesaling environment is within Des Moines?

Originally posted by Colby Miles: ... but in his book it doesn't specify a lot on how to get one started. red flag.