I'm not a broker and am not paid on this - it's just a connection/referral.

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.

I have a number of friends that believed in similar "highly safe" promotions by deal sponsors and are now deeply regretting the investment.

We sold our business and moved to Georgia following my husband’s job promotion.

@Nina V.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 fact there is absolutely nothing wrong with the above described technique as long as it's fully disclosed and UNDERSTOOD by all parties.John is "disgraced" because he got involved as front man with a Salt Lake City real estate marketing firm that promoted John all over late Nate TV back around 1998 - 2003.  

Afterwards, they become a great resource for referrals to other first time buyers because you did such a good job educating and not giving up on them like many other Realtors do.Or get together with Lenders and create first time home buyer classes.

Always ask for referrals and get into a rhythm of maintenance plans. 

referrals?

The on-island local contact doesn’t have to be a licensed real estate professional, unless he/she is also involved in real estate activities, like renting or offering to rent the property.And I've had at least one client do cost seg - if you'd like a couple referrals, you're welcome to contact me directly.