@Sai Kumar 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.

In order to qualify for real estate professional status, you need to spend more than half of your work-related hours dealing in real estate directly, or more than 750 hours during the tax year.

I am proud to have achieved Super host status on Airbnb for the past year and have received hundreds of positive reviews across various platforms and through word of mouth.I am now looking to acquire additional properties in the Houston area to expand my rental portfolio.

You can also offer to assist them in small ways, like researching properties or helping with social media.

Started marketing the STR outside of the OTAs via social media.So what's everyone's thoughts on my receipe above?

All the social media accounts and gurus are no longer touting how to strike it rich in real estate.  

It's whatever makes sense for your financial status and lifestyle.

I am proud to have achieved Super host status on Airbnb for the past year and have received hundreds of positive reviews across various platforms and through word of mouth.Key highlights of my rental operation:Vetting Process: I ensure all clients are thoroughly vetted, maintaining a strict no-party policy to protect property integrity and community peace.Strong Relationships: I am respected by the Landlord Management Team, consistently ensuring both the clients and the management are satisfied.Operational Expertise: Leveraging my operational experience from my time in the United States Army, O&G Manager and as a seasoned operator in the Houston bar scene, I run a smooth and efficient rental operation.I am now looking to acquire additional properties in the Houston area to expand my rental portfolio.

So, agents do not use anything more sophisticated than posting to social media? 

PMC RECOMMENDATIONRecommend 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.