@Stacey OlsonRecommend 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.

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.

Look on social media, once you get into that topic, it will serve you a lot of it.

Here are mine: Qualification Standards: - Applicant must have current photo identification and a valid social security number. - Applicant must be willing and able to pay rent.

I personally do not like using social media (there's so much hate and negativity) so I am limiting my engagement to the forums where like minded individuals reside. 

With social media it is way too easy to permanently damage a persons reputation beyond repair.

. - Start posting on your favorite social media site what you are looking for – not once or twice, but CONSISTENTLY for 6 months!

Almost every “start with nothing” story sounds great on social media, but in real life it usually ends the moment a lender asks for a draw schedule, proof of funds, or a clean scope.

When rents are not raised consistently, it becomes more difficult to do so in the future.Remember, keep your social life separate from your business life with tenants. 

And it's even worse now with social media like tik tok