So, owners mistakenly think price is the only differentiator – and look for a PMC like they’d shop for groceries☹We encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others by reading posts here on BiggerPockets from owners that picked a PMC solely by price and regretted it.We recommend 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.Even if someone gives you a referral, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that just because a PMC met their expectations, they’ll meet your expectations.

Then asks for some references.

I refer to these as sophisticated value adds.  

In fact, a lender could do a mass cross reference of all their loans.

Scammers know that paystubs, bank statements, and reference calls are the easiest parts of an application to fake.A proper screening setup cuts that risk down by pulling data from verified sources and having trained screeners review everything.

Since I’ve personally done business with Brian a few months ago and referred my son to him, I figured I should speak up — just in case someone else is in the same position, unsure of what’s real and what’s just online noise.Greetings from Panama.Reading through this thread, I’m reminded why I ever wasted time in spaces like this.

Ask ChatGPT, reference YOUR State Landlord Tenant law, describe the issue and you'll get a concise answer that is complete, actionable and probably accurate.

- How many references to investors can they give you that bought 2+ years ago, so you can confirm they have no regrets buying with this agent.- How much analysis assistance can they give you?

By conventional financing, I'm referring to loans sold to Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, which are large agencies that buy mortgages here. 

They are a lot more work than LTR's, so the tax (I assume you're referring to income taxes) savings has to be balanced against the additional time/money investment.