One of the potential advantages of property managers is access to the vendors they use. 

Quote from @Blake Grzybowski: I am a wholesaler in Michigan and would like to start reaching out to potential sellers who are Maybe foreclosuresdaily.com, maybe see if any of your title company partners has access to titlepro software for leads. 

Validate planning zoning requirements and access to utilities.  

If you want to put the deposit in a out of state/online bank, then you will have to furnish a bond.  

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

I live overseas and don't have ready access to a local market to research, understand, and invest on my own.

After a few candid conversations, they realized they could negotiate slightly higher rents by offering small improvments..things like better loading dock access or upgrading the security features..turning a so-so cash flow into something much healthier.When you break down your family friend’s situation, it might help to consider these angles:Selling and redeploying capitla could open up opportunities in markets where cash flow is a bit juicier.

@Brett Jurgens To leverage your Denver rental's equity, consider a HELOC or cash-out refinance to access funds while keeping the property and rental income.

In Land Investing Online there is a free support group as well as an affordable monthly subscription (I think $100) where you can share your deals for input from the other members. 

These relationships became the foundation of my journey, providing me with insights that couldn’t be found in books or online courses.Building Relationships with Intentionality: Beyond TransactionsOne of the biggest lessons I learned early on is that relationships in real estate are about more than just business transactions.