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.

You put yourself in the position to surround yourself with like-minded individuals. ..what we all need to do to take the next step.Im just an owner/operator of a family deli& catering business that Ive operated for the past 30 years, I currently have 7 doors in the Boston & Wells ,Me area and I love to underwrite properties every night when I get home...striving to make the next move...this of course is my source of income being self-employed & chose this type of investment as cash flow.I'm in the Boston area, if I could be of any help at all...please reach out to me....Id love to be a resource if Im of any value.Be well & CONGRATULATIONS  ! 

The thing you have to ask about crime stats is "what is the source?"

She will tell you anything you want to hear and is not a reliable source of information.Personally, I would dig really, really deep or (my more likely choice) deny the application.

Honestly, you should have just stopped at Facebook.There’s nothing quite like receiving an unsolicited online message, random proof of funds, complicated background story, sketchy work locations, and a foreign accent to scream scam any more loudly.

On the other hand, Florida continues to be a highly desired market for out-of-state and foreign buyers, keeping demand strong.Given these factors, what are you currently doing with your condo investments in South Florida?

For the record, I have read:- Loopholes of Real Estate by Gary Sutton- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki- Investing in Real Estate with Little to no Money Down by Brandon Turner- Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Han & McFarland- The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel- The Book on Rental Property Investing (first book I've read here) by Brandon Turner- The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary KellerReading has been my biggest source for knowledge and Brandon Turner has become one of my favorite authors now!

In some of my properties I have a 2nd heat source.

Speaking from 31yrs of experience, I'd keep it in your local area as close as you can to your your residence.Also, there aren't many undervalued areas in the US - RE has been a main source of income/investment for decades now and it's finally ballooned to the top.

@Shaun BeckRecommend 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.