I'd be happy to help show you the ropes and hopefully help you avoid the rookie mistakes that I made when I first started!

@Ambica PilliRecommend 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.

You'll mess up and make mistakes but every rehab we've done, we've improved and perfected processes that we're applying to future jobs.

Biggest mistake out of state investors who come to the Cleveland Ohio market make is thinking they are buying B when they aren't.

The biggest time suck is finding tenants.

There will always be the Chicago challenges that others will mention, but often, I believe your biggest asset is your proximity and availability.Regardless of location, what's been the biggest blocker for you closing that first day?

I can always tell when the workmanship on a flip is not on par and that's probably the biggest risk - you won't be able to find a buyer.

Figuring out how to pull the equity out so I can re-invest is my biggest challenge...

The biggest challenges you’ve faced (banking, legal, taxes, team management, etc.)2.)

Here’s how to make your make-readies work for your ROI:✅ Have a Make-Ready Checklist Standardize your turnover process to save time, reduce mistakes, and protect your investment.✅ Pre-Schedule Your Vendors Knowing your lease end date?