They/we would walk you though some numbers and help you understand what you would need to have in terms of liquid capital to get your deals funded.  

You want someone who is going to be transparent with you and tell you what you'd be looking at in terms of costs and monthly payments.

My comments specifically relate to @Derrick Flores who I perceive to be new to investment real estate, out of state, limited experience, relying on a property manage (not knowing the pit falls that can bring), and in a state that could be very demanding in terms of keeping a property rented in a challenging economic and cold climate environment.  

In terms of hiring the right PM, just make sure you get to know the individual / team who you'll be working with!

But in terms of actually maintaining the property you need to have some cash laying around to get you over the rough spots:  Thieves steal the AC in the middle of the night, tenant destroys carpet and then moves out, etc. 

In terms of working, she manages our portfolio of properties and for this, she “draws”$4500/mo from our rental account to our personal account.

I know this is speculative in terms of how this is all going to play out.

And in terms of rental properties from your experience, is Austin an area that is favorable for appreciation or cash flow properties?

All sounds good, and I'd say in terms of PM, make sure you get to know the individual / team who you'll be working with!

We have been able to build up a lot of connections and have seen great deals become available, but we are limited in terms of funding.