Definitely looking for decent security monitoring at an affordable price.

All investors do monitor MLS.

The last question is:  what type of monitoring do you need/want?

The company has expressed a strong desire to want to hire me before or when my second contract expires.Pay: I make a little over 1K a week (after taxes) with very low reoccurring debt due to me currently living at parents house.Goal for purchasing house: Buy 4-5 Bedroom house.

Not to mention a decent bank is monitoring line performance and updating values consistently to keep ltvs in bounds.Use it as short term liquidity and use other means to finance long term.

This surprised me as previously (1986) I had been certified as an EPA certified AHERA asbestos inspector, monitor and was the only dual certified inspector/contractor in the state of NH. 

Many of the best landlords bring the management in-house, because they can monitor their properties more effectively.  

Do you charge for monitoring and maintaining vacant units?

They monitor transfers and will appeal the taxes if they suspect some thing; it is only paperwork to start the process.As well there are certain risks / issues you should be aware of;- As noted above, you have to take on the sellers original purchase cost which limits future depreciation- If there are / might be any outstanding liens, they will be yours to deal with- The tri-annual re-appraisal, is being done this year.

Scott,There are several items that you need to think about; common area cleaning, common area utilities (electrical at least), laundry room upkeep, fire alarm servicing and possibly monitoring, etc.