Finding a competent attorney to work with is a matter of interviewing several and picking one.

I'm actually interviewing PMs and CO Hosts this week, and Handyman for installation of all the furnishings set to show up at the property in January. 

I am currently interviewing property managers as I am looking to leave them ASAP.

Those that self manage usually:1 - Interview vendors and trades - i.e. cleaners, handymen. 

I have nonetheless interviewed for work and just signed an offer in Greenville SC.

Jay Hinrichs no the interview we listened to today was on his own show.My reference to two appearances on the BP podcast is related to his appearance and his wife's separate appearance which is a lot of free marketing to the over 400,000 BP members but then he says on his own show that he is too busy to come on "Internet forums and talk to people who have never done any deals.Yet we have people like yourself on here who have owned 300 of these at a time with way more experience.

Regardless of how you find them, try to interview at least three managers1.

Not sure the rules in NY real estate, but it's best practice to interview multiple brokers and understand what you are getting yourself into beforehand. 

A negative review from a tenant could be a positive review for an owner.Networking: Use forums like BiggerPockets for recommendations, but conduct thorough research yourself.Initial ScreeningNarrow your list to 5-10 candidates by reviewing their websites and scheduling Zoom interviews.

Check online reviews and interview multiple contractors to compare bids.