We live in the midwest.Hi Moshin, like Zach said, it really depends on what you're paying for and your specific situation.

Some interest specifically in Sedona AZ via word of mouth from friends but we need to look into it.  

There's a lot of "stuff" to be done in order to build a great team. 

This insight underscores the importance of understanding the specific legal requirements governing lease agreements in different regions. 

Is there a specific issue that you are working on?

Specifically, I think midterm rentals / furnished rentals, are going to become the norm rather than the exception.

In any of these situations, as control of the parent company passes from the entrepreneurs who founded the company, to the “professional” managers who will run it, the deal will become worse for businesses relying on the parent company for their survival, with each successive management team taking a further larger bite out of the profits. 

Are there specific questions or criteria I should use when interviewing potential law firms to ensure they won't be as detached and unreliable as my current firm?

Through trial & error I have learned how to support this specific rental strategy but it can take a bit more attention for those who self-manage.

1) Build your team - talk to investor-friendly lenders and agents that are experienced working with real estate investors.