I started off with Keller Williams Realty (one of the largest in Maine) and then switched to EXP Realty (on the smaller side) as I found the terms to be better at EXP Realty with similar levels of support.2. 

Its like they are adverse to technology but found my listing on facebook.

What numbers have you found typically for investment properties?

I found this property by reaching out to property mangers in the area, and eventually finding one that would work with me.

Is it recommended to buy one from a Local Property Management Company or is using a free template found online just as good?

I also found that my larger homes were getting more attention on VRBO and I was able to get paid in advance (cash is king), whereas Airbnb sits on the guests cash until they have checked in, then it takes even a few more days for them to transfer the funds to me (or you can pay them to send it earlier - BS in my opinion). 

Or is using a free one found from online sources just as good ?

If I have found a "good deal/discount property" for 285K-300K that needs 15-20K of improvements.  

I find its kind of a progression.. you need a lot of capital for the note business the benefits of rentals is leverage of course.what i found was many did well as landlords then tired and just started to sell them off as they were retiring and note income worked for them.. and or they blended they had some rentals and had some notes. does not take a landlord that is suffering burnt out landlord syndrome but wants cash flow to understand how notes work.. but of course you have to choose wisely on the notes  for sure.. as it relates to BP  overwhelmingly the guys and gals on this site are going for bigger yields that they hope to make with NPN so they work for those.. and its not just passive income by any means its a business.. 

I've found that trust is one of the biggest factors that can make your loan process go smoothly.