Post on local Facebook pages for contractor referrals, go to local REIAs, and ask your potential agents and PMs (even if not using a PM at first...you may at some point).There is only so much that service providers can do and many of them are far from "experts"; so, be prepared to be your own expert at being willing to figure stuff out as you move forward.

Ensure the rents and expenses support the debt service and provide solid cash flow after covering the assumable loan, seller carry payments, and operating costs.Occupancy & Rent Roll: What’s the current occupancy rate?

I am not interested in paying him $20K+ for SEO services.

Or regional banks.. for my Charleston SC I used Ameris  and Service first bank..

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

OP it’s a good idea as long as you tie the investment to the military or civil service market.  

Plus a “Service” oriented community which is very different from other countries.  

It's thorough, easy to use and easy to modify so you can include your own special terms such as quiet hours, how trash service will be handled, parking, and anything else that is specific to your property. 

If it's way out of whack with the market average, dig deeper.Debt Service Coverage Ratio: Key for nderstanding if the property's cash flow will cover financing comfortably.Historical Vacancy Trends: Especially in areas like Chicago, where local job markets fluctuate, knowing vacancy trends can help you anticipate rough patches.Rent Growth vs.

If cleaners don't offer that as part of their service or agree to start, we won't use them.