Property management was too expensive so I've been managing it myself with family assistance.

By keeping her, you are just kicking the can down the road and increasing your risk of losses.I highly recommend you find a qualified property manager before you run this investment into the dirt and lose big.

Having Rehabbed 1000"s of rentals It's about the $$$.Can only get as much rent..Get with the experts  , high end property management services,  Contractors with RE experience x 100.Pick their brains.

Have you spoken with other property managers in the area to get an idea of target rents?

All things to consider. 5) how do you plan on managing the property?

Need to be in a good location and have good management; otherwise, you will lose money. 

should consult with local real estate attorney or property manager and they will advise the best way to do it 

For those who started out with little to no money, how did you manage, and if you could start over, would you take the same route, and if not, why?

They mentioned it in the latest Vrbo webinar so I asked my Vrbo account manager and this is what she said:I put in a case to see if we can get Rate Automation placed in your MarketMaker.

I have a 3 bedroom rental that is managed by my PM.