Think about where those people hang out and network. 

It's a great way to talk through your plans and goals for real estate with people that actually understand! 

Learn what people are doing right now in this difficult market and find a way to replicate their success.A lot of people say they are actively investing.

I bought a single family because I thought I could house hack in the same way as a duplex and in ways it certainly could have and did work but I didn't expect the relational aspects of having people living in a property I purchased.

The past 3 people who did that have either continued to be demanding or have had their contracts "canceled" and I have to work to get the money in the long run.

New realtors, new realty companies, new PMs aren't going to have those established relationships and *no* PMs give up the names of their people to anyone else because getting good people is difficult. 

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

Hey @Vanessa Lozano get out to some meetings and meet some people.

I also wouldn't touch hilltop with a 10' pole. struggled. old homes, over budget renovations, lots of issues. realtors push people here since it's the only place cheap houses close to downtown can be good but homes are 1900-1920.

They repeatedly expressed dismay and said that very few people ask for a refund.