I started networking with other investors recently.

We had a client that bought in Port huron and then ended up selling their property because they went through 3 PMCs and gave up trying to find a great one:(Some copy and paste advice below:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.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.

Sure, it can be quite a process, but with experience and a growing network, it does become more manageable.Let's go!

NETWORK!!!

NETWORK!!!

As always, networking and finding those off-market deals is key.

If you purchase online, find a retailer that has the delivery window at the point of purchase.

Either way, start networking with local real estate groups and agents, they’ll help you learn the Cleveland market better.

While I don't have experience yet, I'm currently networking to meet new people in the area and saving up for my first deal hopefully sometime next year with the help of a family member who plans to partner up.

If you are set on your strategy of just adding 3 more rentals then you should probably leverage your network of lenders and discuss best options with them to free up some cash for more investments.