Something like that (having a partial note/built in partner) could also be good for you as it provides not only the security of the loan, but also a more likely path to future profit if the loan goes bad by already having a "built in" partner whose interest in making the deal perform are exactly aligned with your own. 

You can actually make more money if you align your business with your purpose in life.My purpose in life is coaching and mentoring real estate investing for free.

Is there a better way to get the units rented and compensate the property manager in a way that allows their goals to better align with mine?

Note about the kind you can clean from inside - they often get out of alignment and leak.  

I have my real estate license but it is currently inactive however, I have connections and I will probably be activating it early next year and aligning with Black Bear Rentals in Asheville and my desire is to get into Property Mgmt specifically.  

Where our interests are aligned with each other so we both do well financially without it being an us vs. them situation.

That aligns your and tenant's interests: tenant is happy, gets a rebate if you are successful and is motivated to help; and you get in early to prep and show the property. 

Originally posted by @Kevin Longeuay:@Sue Kelly that definitely makes sense and aligns with what I was thinking.

@Lauren Heart is right in terms of aligning your investment goals with your decision.

It was just one of those things - the stars were aligned with this buyer watching every day for my particular condo to come up for sale.