Hire a local and well-connected realtor to help you find tenants and run background check.Check social media to see if there are any rental groups for your area.

Hire an attorney experienced in real estate.

If you don’t want to change then hire a PM right now.

Years ago, I was going to hire a PM, and he asks me "do you have a plumber you use regularly and a good landscaper"?

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

These are the questions you should ask as you consider hiring a property manager or yourself. 1.

And ideally, hire an agent who knows the city inside and out.

If you're going to hire a contractor, consult them for a recommendation.

So I'm back to being at a loss re. which 'ONE PERSON' do I hire first?

However, when/if you hire a contractor to do your remodel work, I certainly suggest that you confirm that they have workers comp and general liability coverage in place, and with decent limits (most have at least $1MM in GL coverage).