Late to the party here, but I would recommend anyone looking for property management in the QC check out @Cory Gamble w/ EPM.

The podcasts are great for giving yourself a background in the basics, & the guests recommend their favorite real estate & business books. 

Any favorite local banks you like to work with?

@Jason Barber Homesnap is my current favorite, very user friendly 

Is this a completely crazy gamble, or is it an investment in your business that has a reasonable chance of propelling you forward and paying off?

Check out my personal favorite, Set For Life by @Scott Trench , or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. 3.

You are doing them as much if not more of a favor. It

if you are looking for appreciation it might be a good play, but always a little bit of a gamble.

While even that strategy usually works in a buyer's favor, it causes unnecessary inconveniences and can slow wealth creation.Holding great properties forever is a powerful wealth builder.If your life situation will permit, house hack.

I've done a lot of research on the neighborhoods and have a pretty good handle on where I am looking, but if you have a favorite coffee shop or restaurant, I'm down for that too.