First Site, Ltd. is the absolute best-in-market property management firm for Central IL.

I am a firm believer that you should invest in your backyard.

For example, I use for myself Tickmill ( this one: https://forex-up.com/broker-reviews/tickmill-review/ ), because it is regulated by the financial authority of United Kingdom (Financial Conduct Authority), so that its clients trading investments are under the firm protection.

We use Rawn Law Firm, LLC to handle this for us.

There is no successful PM firm out there that is driving by every door every week just for the sake of driving by, unfortunately.

It does sound good about all the people you know working on homes in the area, but you need to firm up that partnership before doing anything.

--Zig ZiglarA successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.

I assume you have realized you need a Broker in Charge to hold a firm license and you don't currently have your BIC yourself.

I know of MFH and about it, but am not currently in it - I'd say keep looking for properties, connect with people to know more, and get firm on your numbers so when people start offering to 'help' you'll know where you need to be number-wise. 

I signed a contract with a reputable firm stating that any repairs under $250 PM need not consult me.