My preferences are still Zillow and Apartments.com

But I prefer the guidance of someone with experience.Thanks in advance for any guidance provided. 

From my experience, many investors prefer to stay hands-off and avoid the day-to-day operations—managing contractors, solving unexpected issues, or finding a replacement electrician.

Often times these approved vendors are more expensive than the individual you can contract with on your own because they know they are the only show in town.3.

I have spoken to my neighbours but they do not know who the HOA board members are ( it is a large complex with 100 + townhouses).It is very strange but it has not proved to be a problem in the past as the management company deal with the properties externally ( eg painting ) and the common parts and have always done so competently and individual oners deal with the inside of the properties.They are now proceeding with the painting without doing anything about the termites.

I would love to connect with more individuals and discuss Real Estate!

Hi Michael, we’ve worked with ALE Solutions in the past and are currently enrolled in their Preferred Landlord Program.

@Yixuan Du I would recommend going to local Real Estate Investor meet ups in your market to meet like minded individuals like yourself who have already done what you want to do.

Or do other investors see this as a red flag and would prefer to have current leases?

It seems that you prefer a currency that only goes down, steadily, but surely.