I'd encourage any investors (with positive or negative feedback) to contribute.https://investclearly.com/sponsors/mc-companies

I would recommend Blue Ridge Realty --Blue Ridge Professional Property Services for Banner Elk.http://www.brppservices.com/ My firm is Raccoon Realty in Lenoir, NC--I offer property management for Caldwell & Catawba and surrounding counties.

Managing subcontractors is absolutely the way to go, as long as you have reliable crews.

I have not hired a property management company and probably won't until I have enough units and solid process to hire a w2 manager that reports to my company.

@Bob Dole, It's not uncommon for a child or employee, friend or advisor "manage" a 1031 exchange for one of our clients.

I've used many property management softwares through the years. 

For all the property managers out there, how do you typically evaluate your janitorial needs for commercial buildings (what are the most important things that help property managers (price, quality, et.).

I would like to know how to build your team if you plan to self-manage your properties. 

For all the property managers out there, how do you typically evaluate your janitorial needs for commercial buildings (what are the most important things that help property managers (price, quality, et.).

Many managers get jumpy around rooming houses.