For reference I am in the northeast.

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.

Are you referring to a community of LP investors on BP or somewhere else like Facebook groups ? 

When you say building a stable tenant base, that's referring to long term tenants that rent for 3-5 years vs maybe a 6 month or 1 year rental? 

I am looking to connect with sober living operators who can provide references and proof of running a successful sober living business in Los Angeles County, California.

Partner referred it to me, and we negotiated directly with the sellers How did you finance this deal?

Hi MTR community,We regularly work with local companies to find MTR tenants, but up until now the tenant has always signed the lease, received a per diem, and paid us directly.

When I click on paint, its the same prices as if I was a regular customer.

Once the renovation is complete then deciding on the strategy to cash flow your own property (regular rental, STR, MTR) will help you with understanding what's required to cash flow a property. 

Service the furnace, A/C and water heater regularly.