(PM company is managed by OCF)+ One of my properties was already tenanted.

Anything you install will be less robust than a utility provided meter which I believe have a list of legal protections regarding tampering.

The two on-site hoa approved rental management companies (which must be used if you do STRs with your unit) project around 60% occupancy.

I have identified some companies that I believe are relevant but I'm not sure how to approach them, as I am very new to real estate myself.

I'm looking for a title company in Homestead, FL and Miami, FL area that are investor friendly and have worked with assignment contracts!

I am in talks with a reputable company that signs up proteges in commercial RE, but I am struggling a bit with their terms: the sign-up fee ranges from $10k - $40k, and a definite 50/50 profit split up to $1M mark, meaning the individual gets up to $500k, which could come from cash flow, cashout refi, sale, etc.

Unfortunately many turnkey companies will inflate the estimated rental rate to help drive sales.

Is this the normal in South Carolina, where the legal information of the property is so wrong that they can't go off the property card? 

First, contact the water company about the leak.

I did some marketing work with them on HoltonWiseTV a few years ago, pretty legit company.