@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.

. - 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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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

Am I the only one seeing this as one big circle of money?

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.