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

Thach & Stephanie are the real deal.Most of us invest in real estate to create wealth: more income, tax breaks, more time doing what we want to do, etc.I joined Springboard to Wealth in May 2021 with the goal of learning how to be a better investor & agent, and with Thach’s 25+ years of experience (at the time), local to Seattle, and one of the only true BRRRR investors & mentors it was clear he would be someone to look up to and learn from.So while you mostly see Thach influencing on social media from all his success in real estate, don’t discount Stephanie’s background as an experienced therapist because she’s a silent killer investor herself and with their combo, you not only learn how to invest in real estate, you also learn how to master your mindset, your money, your relationships, etc. opening up life’s abundances.They say you’re the average of the 5 closest people in your life, and I’m grateful to have made so many close friends from springboard, it’s truly a family.

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.

I have already seen it happening in my social circles.

I found very few reviews except one that said it requires a $5000 initial investment and the refund policy wasn't stated.All these social media gurus/coaches say basically the same thing with different hooks to get your attention, his being the "cowboy" and they will mentor you 1:1 and walk you through the steps, etc.

Take a deeper dive into online records, court filings, and social media, and knock on doors to see if any neighbors know where they ended up.2.

Here's some ideas:1) Post about what you are doing on social media, the more channels the better!

To post a banner on social media, flyer, etc?

I very seldom seek broker lender's loan programs as I know there are many "wanna be" lenders out in social media, so I go to other reliable websites, I look for reviews and if I don't find any reviews then I just move on.

Even helping with showings or social media for a local investor can teach you a lot.Also, check if your university or nearby meetups have any real estate or entrepreneurship clubs since those are great for networking and learning from people a few steps ahead.What part of real estate do you find yourself most drawn to right now?