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.

BP has done such a great job of promoting SFR investing to the masses, that those masses have pushed up real estate prices to where it's now DIFFICULT to cashflow right away.Keep going, but understand you won't get rich in real estate overnight - it's a long-term wealth building strategy.For the short-term, recommend joining a few in-person investor meetings if possible, otherwise online ones.

Great to meet you.We source from four primary suppliers: Lowe's, Home Depot, Floor & Decor, and Amazon.

Start meeting with sellers in the areas you are wanting to work in whether they be mobile homes in parks, lots and/or out on land.

Use services that can validate the authenticity of documents and employment history.Require Detailed Applications: Ensure that the rental application captures comprehensive information, making it harder for fraudulent applicants to provide fake details.Conduct In-Person Interviews: Meeting applicants in person can provide additional insights into the authenticity of their application and allows you to ask follow-up questions based on the details they've provided.Utilize Professional Screening Services: Professional tenant screening services are invaluable for conducting background checks, credit checks, and criminal history checks.

Have you looked into any REI networking or meet-ups in the area?

Even if the HOA currently allows rentals, it’s worth attending HOA meetings or reviewing their amendment history.

I’ve been to a number of meet ups over the years, but I’ve never been to a no pitch meet up. 

There has been being a meetup in Wboro but I'm not sure of their meeting times.