That could be your PM company if you plan to hire one. 

I work for a flooring company as a designer and meet contractors and people who flip homes regularly so it has me flirting with the idea of doing it myself.My question is, how did you get your spouse to be on board with real estate investing?

S&P500 index is propped up by about 7 companies that make no material value with P/E ratios of about 3% for the market average.

Call up a few PM companies and see if they will tell you who they use.

I would look for a professional company like Rentwerx.Here's an eviction resource: https://guides.sll.texas.gov/landlord-tenant-law/about-evict...

I understand that it's unrealistic to expect anyone to treat your property with the same level of care you would, but the company we hired has been a NIGHTMARE. 

I'm a local investor, flipper, and property management company owner.  

Certainly partnering with companies that have consistent replacement properties available makes sense if the properties meet your investment guidelines.  

Check out competitors of this company.

(you need to differentiate when a Mark Spain type company is running radio ads to attract business for themselves from it actually helping you out)4) Our TEAM or BROKERAGE has sold "X" homes!