Hire one contractor and have him keep an eye on the others. 

On a good month, the PMC makes a profit off their charge to you, on a bad month they lose money.So, tell us where they have the time to hire, screen and followup with vendors?

I don't think many people are doing "internships" but I'm sure because of the crazy hot market, and COVID that plenty of property management companies are hiring right now!

I literally implement based on that.I manage the properties but hire "tool belt" level repairs.I have been onsite for projects in order to provide guidance to the workers and answer questions about how I'd like the repair done.I have held the stupid end of a tape measure.I have held the end of a board, but not used the power tools.This interpretation was reinforced by a (former?)

Check your local laws...Hire a good moderately expensive contractor with good references.

If time is more important to you, go with a traditional LTR and hire a property manager.

I'd trust the lender and let them hire the appraiser.

The IRS has stepped up their hiring of top-notch, ready to show their stuff, graduates in accounting as new auditors.

@Alyssa De Los Santos We hire "bird dogs" to build up our driving for dollar list, most of them are uber drivers or delivery men.

Whether I manage the property myself or hire a property manager to do it for me...