After giving this vendor a $15k deposit I started to get some weird vibes about them and called the utility company.

People call me all the time asking about such companies.

@Justin StearnsEncourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If it is less then 1000, I would say let them keep it and say you won’t be paying more.If it’s more, try to get it down to like 4-600 of what you pay and then get the rest back.On a side note next time just find an apartment that doesn’t do major deposits.

As for the quality, it depends on company. 

From there, I'd recommend reaching out to some of the smaller property management companies in your area.

This then wraps back into the raising capital dilemma, as that is the major component that I'm missing.I know this was a post full of jarbled thoughts and questions but if anyone has even a shred of insight or advice, that would be much appreciated!

I'm working for a family run real estate investment company and we're new to the DFW area.

I am looking to buy my first rental property in Louisiana and I want to know which homeowners insurance companies do you recommend me.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.