@Jim Coleman 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.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.

Quote from @Danielle Robinson: Hello,Are there any experienced investors who specialize in retail that are open to discussions on how to get started?

Also found that podcast episodes and youtubes from others who’ve done it helped normalize the idea.

Quote from @Hudsen Johnson: Hello!

I’ve been laying the groundwork — learning the business, analyzing deals, and getting prepped to move from theory to action. 

Also they may recruit from a distance. 

I haven’t seen a book that truly breaks down interpreting AirDNA deeply, but a few advanced STR courses cover it better than most guides.

Cold calling, lead generation, admin work, driving for dollars, anything it takes to learn from people actually doing the work.I’m based in San Marcos, TX but open to remote opportunities as well.If you’re actively in the game and open to letting someone hungry and reliable shadow or help out, I’d be grateful for the opportunity.Appreciate any advice, guidance, or connections.

Quote from @Abiy Tedla: I love your swag advice...making a quick educated guess and sticking to the target profit is the key to success.  

I know there are plenty of people on this forum that rent to Section 8 tenants.