We aim to balance thoroughness with fairness to ensure compliance.

This ensures the landlord is notified any time the policy is changed, canceled, or renewed, making it easier to track without relying on the tenant.The difficult part is enforcement.

I spent my entire summer doing maintenance and ensuring comfortability.

Quote from @Michael Challenger: I have no qualms with hard money lending, but I need to learn more about the process and structure to these for typical deals so that I am more comfortable and in a position to reduce my personal risk and risk to investors as much as possible.

Quote from @Kyle Carter: What are some questions that you can ask to each of the required team members(PM, Agent, etc. ) to ensure that goals align and they are best fit.  

Ensure you understand local regulations regarding permits; it’s usually a good idea for your associates to form an LLC for liability protection, but individuals can do renovations as long as they pull the necessary permits.

Ultimately, it's up to you and your personal comfort.

Whether you need a CPA with just three rentals depends on the complexity of your situation and your comfort level with DIY tax prep.If things are pretty straightforward, you might be fine with tax software for now.

And try to master those taking as much time as you need to be comfortable with it.

Interview a few PMs, ensure they align with your goals, and stay involved by reviewing monthly reports.