long distance investing: finding a GREAT property manager

[Shoshana Shulman]

I have spent hundreds of enjoyable hours listening to Bigger Pockets podcasts,  and the new Money podcasts, and the new Business podcasts, as well as using the B.P. site to learn and delve deeper. BUT....I have not found a way to get a wonderful property manager.

I have used HomePath.com and seen things that look like good deals. I have researched areas in the U.S. that are still affordable, and have decent school systems, employment, low crime, etc. 

BUT....I have not bought these long distance properties due to lack of a property manager.

I do have a few local investments, but in order to grow, which I'd like to do, I need help from someone on how to find a property manager.

I have researched Turnkey companies, and found two with good reviews, but the prices on the properties, which tend to be older properties, seem to insulate the Turnkey companies from any risk (eg: they're making $40,000 on the sale to the 'investor') and what's left for the investor is pretty thin.

Are there any managers out there in the following areas who can point me to good zip codes and streets in areas they would be/are already managing????

Jacksonville, Florida

Memphis, Tennessee

Austin/Houston, Texas

I am looking for single family homes in B areas, with decent schools. 

I reached out to David Greene asking for his property manager in one of his investment areas, as on a Webinar with Brandon and David it seemed to me that he offered to share this information, but I got no response from him.

Is there anyone out there who could assist me with finding honest, reliable, resourceful, creative property managers in the above areas?

Thank you to anyone who reaches out.

Shoshana