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

My name is Peter, and I am an investor actively seeking to connect with like-minded individuals and groups in the investment community.

We have worked with Investors and they are never really married to their Realtors unless you happen to connect with somebody looking to do a long-term hold and actively trying to find a good realistic deal. 

There are some active Jackson locals on here, I'd connect with them and ask them about this property. 

I am really just looking to avoid the worst of the worst areas (anywhere with open air drug markets or active gang warfare / prolific violent crimes).

Did you use AI to generate your posts, you slick dog...Haha, but in all reality AI is useful as a complementary piece for day to day activities.

I have seen quite a bit of activity over the past handful of years.

Active real estate investing doesn’t seem to float my boat.

., inspection fees) are considered part of your investment activities and can be deducted as a capital loss in the year they were incurred.

I am still very active in my local market as a host of the WWL Home Improvement each weekend.