I've owner financed 9 properties in Texas using a Warranty Deed, Deed of Trust with Vendor's Lien and a Promissory Note.

Not sure how much help I am here, but here's a few thoughts.I would research potential PM vendors now, before actually investing.

Started investing in KC market buying multi family and I have had a great experience working with a vendor handling electrical, plumbing and  hvac but looking for solid referral/recommendation for a handyman or carpenter to round out coverage for my units.

I've even had third party Vendor's and associates that have vouched for my borrowers by writing a letter stating they have done business with XXXX (name) for 2+ years as a vendor or contractor and this was accepted to fund a loan as well. 

We have a large sidewalk awning in Micanopy about 62 ft long, 12 ft tall, hangs out from building around 9-10ft. We got approval from city but Alachua county is making us use a licensed general contractor/ builder to ...

Marketing and advertising your property: Through long experience, a property manager will know exactly where to market your property and how to craft compelling advertising materials.Finding the right tenants: Experienced property managers are experts at finding good tenants, and will take care of all the details, including the securing all criminal background and security checks, running credit reports, verifying employment, and collecting previous landlord references.Managing tenants: The property manager will handle both routine and emergency maintenance, take care of routine inspections, and manage any situations where conflict resolution is required.Managing vendor relationships: Property management companies have relationships with maintenance workers, tradesmen, contractors, suppliers, and vendors that it's almost impossible for an independent landlord to duplicate.Ensuring that you're in compliance with regulations and property laws: There are a multitude of applicable laws and regulations to abide by when renting and maintaining your rental property.

Don't wait for the move to start connecting find the website for the REIA call the president and any vendors listed.Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.Good LuckPaul

That usually gets someone to call a local vendor to at least clean it up a bit and secure it.

After reading through each of the responses, I am definitely leaning towards having the snow removal and landscaping outsourced to a professional vendor to mitigate risk. 

Hello BP members, What is the best way to get the list of All 2-4 units properties in an  area? I am ready to spend few hundred bucks if needed. Thanks,