But all good now - we have a property manager and its become a passive investment now that we hired this property management company.

I know people who have purchased properties for appreciation because some "big company was moving to town and the values were going to skyrocket" or based on some news their buddy told them, who subsequently lost everything when the company plans changed.There are many ways to skin a cat.  

., if they're the selling agent or own the construction company, etc.)If all estimates go to plan, then the 55% net profit should provide an 18% annualized ROI for the $1M, but likely lower.

I paid a Land Surveyor company for a Contextual Land Survey.

I own a self operated carpentry company with no employees.   

I do drive past my properties (granted, I intentionally have always bought within a 10 minute drive of my house) and after bad experiences with 4 different management companies over my 14 years owning rentals, I self manage and self lease.  

You can call your the local utility company to get an idea on utility costs.

Whether it's an electrician, or yard person, title company, Property Manager, etc. usually getting a referral from another investor in that market helps limit our risk to "unknown" people. 

I am looking specifically for someone who is excellent at carefully monitoring and toggling pricing with the goal of keeping the Unit as occupied as is possible.I do have access to a few excellent cleaning crews and so I can take that on, but am also open to full service companies who have cleaning in house.I will also consider "small footprint" operations with good references and proven expertise.Thank you,John

I would check with your refuse company and see what their policy is on locks on dumpster.