The turning point for engaging a property manager is often when the time cost outweighs the savings or when further scaling becomes difficult without proper systems in place.You mentioned that you currently use an agent for tenant screening and showings which is a smart approach.

Your best bet is to shop around to multiple other banks and see if the offers are similar. 

Boom multiple income streams. 

Or you could spread that cash over multiple assets to BRRRR.

The more you engage, the faster you’ll build clarity and confidence.A little about me: I’m Ebonie Beaco — Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS 2389954), real estate investor, and educator.

Strong follow-up (most contracts come after multiple touches)Direct-to-seller still works well here, but only when the list itself is solid — probates, pre-probates, tax delinquents, code violations, absentee owners, etc. tend to convert better than broad high-equity lists.Driving for Dollars + skip tracing is still effective too, especially in older neighborhoods around Hampton Roads.If you’d like, I’m happy to share what types of lists and strategies investors in your area are having success with — just from my experience supporting people doing flips/new construction.Curious — which areas of Hampton Roads are you targeting most right now?

I’m specifically interested in teams or companies that:Understand real estate (wholesaling, off-market, investors, agents, etc.)Can handle motivated seller conversations intelligentlyDeliver consistent appointment quality, not just call volumeIntegrate well with common tools (PropStream, BatchLeads, ReadyMode, Follow Up Boss, REISift, etc.)Have real-world ROI, not just marketing claimsIf you’ve used cold callers successfully, I’d love to hear:The company or team you recommendApproximate cost per caller/hourWhat type of lists you’re calling (absentee, probate, high equity, tired landlords, etc.)Realistic results (leads, appointments, deals per month)What you’d do differently if you were starting overBonus points if you’ve tested multiple providers and can compare quality, accents, training, and conversion rates.I’m happy to share what I’m seeing on my end as well once I compile feedback.Appreciate any insight from people actually doing volume, not just theory.Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone — glad to be here.I’m based in South Florida and recently joined BiggerPockets to learn, connect,and engage with other owners and investors.My background is in residential property management and operations, with astrong focus on structure, documentation, and communication.

Multiple things can be true at the same time.

@Roland Cordar, You can also consider that "one" purchase of a portfolio of multiple properties in the 1031 exchange.