depending on where you are in NJ you might have the Lehigh Valley in PA a couple hours away, or Delaware, etc. you can go to meetups, see places in person, and start to build a network.

Building a trusted network of contractors will save time and ensure consistency as you scale.

This would allow you to indefinitely defer the tax on the property and use it to purchase larger property/properties in a nicer appreciating area.

As an investor, I value an agent coming to me with deals based on their in depth knowledge of the real estate landscape, networking, connections, and additional information they might be privy to. 

There are a LOT of operators that are scrambling at the moment, and dont come close to our buy-box, however I do invest with 3 larger operators (BAM is one of them), and overall I still believe their underwriting is sound and viable.Im not at liberty to discuss details, however I see some good things on the horizon with this group.

Also if you'd like to connect and network with me or work with me my dms are always open!)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

welcome. great place to start. dont be afraid to network. put yourself out there. find local events to go. be a sponge then take action

And some expensive ones for larger operations.

It keeps everyone on the same page.3) The downside of using a PM who has their own maintenance company is that you might end up with larger bills as it is a profit center for them.