By that point, we were in 2 months delay, and they wanted to make me wait another month, They made so many mistakes that I completely lost trust in them, and I hired another PM who told me we wouldn’t need to wait another 30 days, and we could file after serving a 3-day notice.

An offer is a legally binding contract if the seller accepts and if you don't know how to submit one, there is a good chance you are going to make a mistake that could cost you the deal or worse, cost you thousands of dollars.If you would rather go the self represented route, you need to lookup the offer contracts for your state.

Any rookie mistakes you see new lenders making that I should avoid?

This is by far the biggest expense.

I actually manage properties in both Beverly Hills and Ocala, so I know those markets well.One thing I hear all the time from seasoned investors is that their biggest regret is selling a property too soon.

Establishing these relationships early can help you sidestep costly mistakes and give you greater peace of mind as your portfolio grows.Wishing you continued success on your investing journey!

Any lessons, mistakes to avoid, or things I might not know to look out for would be incredibly helpful.Looking forward to connecting and learning from all of you.

But it doesn't.Real learning happens in the doing.In the phone calls that feel awkward.In the deals that don’t go perfect.In lessons you cannot get from a textbook.Street smarts are earned by taking action, making mistakes, and adjusting fast.If you’re still waiting to feel ready you’ll be waiting forever.

The biggest lesson: a solid deal — even a simple one — can completely change your mindset about money and freedom.

@Ambica PilliRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.