I’m looking for a property manager that I can pay as needed.

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Like you mentioned, be aware of the short-term rental regulations through the city but also pay close attention if there is an HOA.

I provided a proper notice of entry for a couple days later and he denied me access. 

Or else I would prefer to have more tenants paying this way.

With long term rentals (or any house aside from a flip), you are unlikely to make money off the sale of the home if you have only owned it for 2 years after you pay the realtors and other fees.

If you have credit card debts with high rates/high balances I would focus on paying it down to 15% to 30% Max balance to credit limit ratios to lower your DTI - Debt to income ratios, increase credit scores and be in a better position to buy more properties at a lower mortgage rate.

We are considering paying her a bit of premium.

Ranching is not foreign to me, but as an investment property I wouldn't be operating it.The seller is only willing to go as high as a three year balloon.It is on a well and has a septic system, both of which I would pay to have inspected prior to purchasing.

I have 3 VAs that make cold calls for me and I found that because I had started doing my own cold calling I was able to train them and advise them properly on how I wanted them to handle specific scenarios.