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And I have interviewed with more brokers than I can count.

I'm setting up a strategy for investing (buy and hold) out of state, and the one area I'm not clear on, is estimating rehab costs from a distance.I will be in my farm area to build a team, interview GCs, find trusted contacts and visit properties.

HEAVILY interview the management company you choose - only one that understands the Self-Storage Industry - tenant and toilet companies won't help you grow your NOI. 

Hey guys, I did a video Skype interview with Ryan Fleming a while back.

You need to interview several and find the one that seems to be a fit for your particular needs.  

I have begun looking for a new job but all that takes time to hear back, interview, etc.

Banks hate park owned homes and will not recognize the home rent as reliable income.  

page=2http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2005/10/07/things-to-consider-when-interviewing-property-management-companies/I've been looking at this software as an option, but haven't used it yet:http://www.buildium.com/Here's a PDF download I came across some time ago that may also be helpful:http://www.managemyproperty.com/articles/hiring-a-property-management-company-25good luck!

Name it after your business name so the search engines can start recognizing it as an authority.