It wouldn't hurt to set up time to meet with agents, property managers, lenders, and others while you’re visiting your markets of interst.

Hello BP!In 2025 I plan on purchasing my first home. Hoping to go down one of two paths:1- Buy a condo or small single family home and build equity and create value with my maintenance/construction background.2- Find ...

In 15 years of management and 20 years of investing, I've never had a break-in on a vacant or occupied unit.

Quote from @Kevin Brown: Hi,We own and manage two AirBnb's. 

Yes, I'm a Property Manager in the greater Phoenix area.We are a mid-size property manager, large enough to have great tools and support but small enough to provide personal service.

Then you can self-manage and learn all about tenants, contractors, etc. 

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

If there is a property manager, your success rate is going to be very low.   

@Juliann Morala Yep, a buyers agent that works exclusively with investors will have all the info you need and lots of options on contractors, lenders, attorneys, inspectors, property managers.

I am currently living out of state so I have hired a property management company to handle this task, however, my home is still sitting vacant with very few prospective tenants.