And the best way to start networking is here on BP and attending your local REIA meetings IMO.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

It would be a great opportunity to meet others in the area that are investing.

•Likely, the new property wouldn’t be cashflow positive due to the market conditions.2.Upgrade to a Bigger Property and Sell•Sell our current home and move into a larger house to better meet our family’s needs.• Use some equity from the sale to make this transition smoother.I’m torn between maintaining our current home as an asset and buying  a new smaller house to use as a rental after we move back in versus simplifying and focusing on a single upgraded property Considering factors like market trends, potential equity growth, and quality of life, which path do you think would be most beneficial?

Meet people and network with them.

It will also allow you to meet various vendors and contracts that you'll need throughout your journey.  

If you fail to meet this deadline, I will file a complaint with the Virginia REALTORS."

Steve-Contact me- Let's meet- Jens is right ;)

He had a tech job and we talked the business and he was legit and when meeting the family, they were very respectful. 

Yep, gotta have a great PM that will not only handle the management, but coordinate renovations, turnovers, aquisitions.Go meet them, look at a few of the properties they manage, ask about their systems, processes, etc.