This ensures that you receive a payoff if the property is sold.  

I did this through a company that offers a full suite of in-house services, ensuring I get the benefits of a trust attorney, financial planners,  Managing agent etc.

, and contractor cost overruns (yeah, about the credibility of that cheapest bid...) will ensure it's over budget to boot. :)

In some cases, we are more lenient than we probably should be so we want to ensure we are providing an option that is fair to us as well as them.  

He informed me that he has a deal with the VA where they pay him to manage properties in which they place veterans who are older and require care visits from time to time and ensure the property remains in good condition. 

how do you screen them effective to ensure they will pay?

He or she will ensure that the right clauses and addenda are included for your protection - and they'll push back against unreasonable terms proposed by the sellers.Good luck!

And don’t build out the basic things that 1) give their campaign credibility and 2) ensure that everything they do going forward has maximum impact.

Let them know your strategy, your goals and what your business plan is to ensure that your business plan aligns with theirs and you can both work towards the same goal.

We strive to maintain 94-96% occupancy, and utilize this to ensure we aren’t leaving money on the table.