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@Ike Okwerekwu 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.

I would just make sure you're saving for reserves and expect that first year to be really about learning the house.

Looking forward to learning and sharing some insights with you as we grow together!

If you're interested in learning more about the market or want to discuss potential opportunities, feel free to reach out.

First pro is you learn how to be a landlord and to manage properties and this is the best way to get started into real estate investing.

Thanks to everything I’ve learned from the podcasts, books, and this community, my wife and I currently own:A triplex in MaineA single-family rental in San AntonioA single-family primary residence in Las Cruces, NM, which will become a rental when we move in a few monthsFor context, I’m an active-duty Army officer with about 12 years left until retirement, and my wife works for a university in Boston.

When you get an agreement with a contractor follow it, don't go against the contract...trust me the above are expensive lessons learned..you're benefitting from my pain.Hope this helps.

I’m still learning but would love to hear about any tips or methods that have worked for you.

The $200 you spend will help with your learning curve which you do not want to get from the CPA at $350/hr.