Networking, local meetups, door knocking, mailers, wholesalers, online forums specific to your area of interest.  

Yes, I am looking for an online platform to begin self-managing too.

Have you had it evaluated by a Realtor, or are you relying on Zillow or other online algorithms to estimate your property's value?

It cost him a few hundred bucks, but she was happy, and more importantly, he didn’t have to deal with an expensive lawsuit or bad online reviews.Here’s what I’d recomend doing:Check Your Legal Standing: Since the fence isn’t in her lease and not part of the surveyed property, you’re probably in the clear to remove it.

Invest in as long as it takes you to write a check, do a wire transfer, or even an online bill pay4.

In online forums, the danger I've experienced is the "national" effect. 

I was seeing information online that suggested both routes...Thanks in advance for the help!

Be very careful who you take advice from online, you should get involved with a local attorney and a local realtor.

A good company will have you fill out some easy online paperwork asking you some details about the doors, and they can get you transitioned into their system in 1-2 days, including reviewing your leases and notifying tenants about the change in management. 

There are any number of Real Estate schools available to you, so choose the one that compliments your learning style, whether that be online or in person or a hybrid.