I will absolutely be in contact, it will be great to discuss objectives and strategies.Thank you!  

I know local companies that do it at 8%General guiding principle I've read (10% + first months rent) but good to know you're seeing less than that in Austin.

If you're only objective is to sell your own properties, I would look for the cheapest firm to work with.

.- In addition to the equity and little bit of cash flow, with extremely low interest rates, we're generating a good bit of amortization (loan principle pay down) every year.

Pro-tip for this area, choose the area you like the best and is good for your pricing objectives.

Principle paydown, appreciation, tax advantages, etc. 

Which ironically is the remaining principle on my primary residence which will likely be a rental in a few years and is in TN a potentially more landlord friendly state.External influences: My wife and I are pursuing FI mainly through real estate.

@Irish Mac Start with identifying and quantifying your objective.

Obviously I have no objections to this!

I am not looking to 'get rich quick', but am trying to assess the necessary commitment to achieve this objective.