@Stephen MageeRecommend 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.

But they probably have to diagnose their problems first.So what is the real reason 95% of the people fail in as real estate investors?

That’s real income instead your pocket, even if it’s not cash.

Don’t forget to network and educate yourself through podcasts and local real estate groups.

Hey George, congratulations on starting your real estate journey! 

Hello,Long time lurker and consumer of real estate investing podcasts, books, and other information from BiggerPockets that just closed on my first investment property - a duplex house-hack.  

I'd probably find a board certified real estate attorney to do it. 

I’m Jay Papsan, instructor for Principles of Real Estate on Coursera.

With your background in real estate and property management, you’ve got a strong foundation for success in fix-and-flips and buy-and-holds.

In many places wholesalers are largely unregulated unlike a real estate agent.