It sounds like you bring a ton of value to the platform given your past experience.As far as where to start, that is difficult to answer without knowing more about what you're looking to accomplish and how hands on/off you intend on being with your investments.Turn-key companies have tremendous appeal given the fact that they target below-market value properties, handle property management and project management.

If I were you, I would definitely switch to a company who can at least keep you in the loop. 

Location: Midwest, mid-size town with a number big and small companies, hospital, heavy summer tourism.

I currently work for a luxury building materials company and my commute is about an hour and a half each way every day.

2) How do we prospect for another local PM company and offer to buy them out?

I'm starting to think we are in over our heads, so I reached out to a local, trusted property management company through a friend of mine.

Is your "insurance guy" a captive agent (one company) or independent (able to shop around)?

Concessions could be utilized in a greater percentage of transactions as buyers look to reduce out of pocket expenses or offset costs to their representatives in instances where seller paid buyer commissions are not an option.High level, in the immediate future I don't think too much changes (beyond mechanics) for spring transactions.

There are some differences for sure but I don't think they are substantial.3) What laws should I watch out for (for example am I allowed to have the water/electricity be under the tenant's name) - You can put all utilities in the tenant's name, but I would advise keeping water in your name since that utility is a lien on the house itself.

Andrew and his company are incredibly UNPROFESSIONAL and I would recommend STAYING AWAY from him and his company.