@Fernando CarloIn our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

You make an excellent point about how certain issues may not become apparent until the tenant has lived in the property for a while, and that’s completely understandable. 

They can take time with their search and be more selective about a property’s location and condition.

FY 2024 $fmrtype$ Fair Market Rents Documentation System — Select GeographyI hope you can open this link, I don't know if it will work on this post, if doesn't you can DM me and I can send it via email to you.I'm investing in Montgomery now, C class properties, section 8 and regular rentals are about the same $$ in the area, I try to target Spanish tenants and has been working well, I'm new on out of state investing only 5 months but I can't complaint, everything is working great, the cash flow is good!  

I would recommend you really take your time selecting the right software.

Here's an article with things to consider when selecting a cost segregation company.

It would also be wise to educate yourself on what a good PM does and doesn't do, how they do it, what they charge and why, etc.My book, The DIY Landlord, will be out in December and can teach you how to select or supervise a property manager.

Now my situation may required less, but the company who did my crawl space did an excellent job. 

AS we did this for a few decades in a few select counties you would see the same names and same parcels pop up only to be redeemed last minute as you note..