First I would choose a market, not based on the people but based on the investing fundamentals- will it be a profitable area, are other people investing there so they can attest to the quality of the area, do the numbers work, do you feel comfortable with the market, etc.

I am out of state in California and need help with choosing realtor and property manager.

You can raise it, but it sounds like you'll have a wider pool of qualified applicants to choose from at the posted rent and possibly find one sooner.

However, if you choose not to get one, it is perfectly fine.

He is always available to help when I need it which Is why I always choose them.

You can negotiate all of these fees before you choose a specific attorney to take care of these items for you. 

Hi BP folks,I'm curious what strategies you guys are using when it comes to funding for a rental property?Happy investing!Johnny

Folks tended to choose darker paneling with the idea that it made the room look more "regal". 

I have my units at slightly under market rent, it lets me pick and choose who I want as tenants.  

Increase given today may not be in effect until Aug 1 meaning increase (if 30-day notice is applicable) would be effective Sept 1.My guess is that MA Winters start stalling market rentals in Oct which means you may be risking a very long vacancy window if either or both tenants choose to vacate.