If you can ride through a neighborhood and you either fall in love or you can cross it off your list that'll help narrow your search.I know you say you'll have a property manager but it doesn't mean they wont suck and you'll end up managing these yourself when you're between managers.

It would have been cheaper and easier to put it on the first floor and we definitely played with every layout we could think of, there were just none we could come up with that didn't block off the middle of this narrow row home.If there's one thing we've learned thus far, EVERYTHING is a compromise.

That will help narrow down your market search. 

Then narrow in on a city that shows stable growth and job market that will attract renters.

Narrow down the locations to a couple, based on what can give me positive cash flow, and high occupancy2.

Once you narrow down on your option, you can then focus on the specific service providers who offer this service. 

After you’ve narrowed your search, you might post a few names here asking about their service. 

Starting my preliminary search of the city, neighborhoods, zips, and surroundings areas to narrow my search and plan a visit with my local relator soon.What areas and neighborhoods would you suggest I search in?

I can share some information but please contact me so I can narrow down your focus.  

You definitely need to continue educating yourself and define exactly what you are willing/comfortable doing, that should help narrow your focus.