For example, the most important job of a property manager is securing reliable tenants—those who stay for many years, always pay rent on time, and take good care of the property.

I have been working with the title company who wants me to changes this to purchase the property and put my name as the manager. I

Come to think of it, what happened to the my-property-manager-is-shacking-up-with-my-tenant posts?

Actually, I did attribute the coaching fees over 6 month period and thought it's fair for someone like me with no experience in STR at all to start off and have the resources, design, coach, mentor all under one roof to give it a good shot. 

The property manager I have now I like, I did leave the one I initially used because too many of their services were in-house and they were overcharging for basic things.

You have owned the property for 7+ months and don't have a property manager. I

Determine the attributes of experience, knowledge, and capital needed to be successful, and evaluate how you stack up 4.

Direct expenses are expenses directly attributable to the rental units (ex: rental unit repairs/cleaning, advertising, rental adm exp, etc)

I'm quite surprised, because they are the fourth property manager I have used in Birmingham and the first I have been thrilled with.

@Kyle CarterWherever you decide to invest make sure the property manager is familiar with section 8 and manages section 8 rentals currently in that area.