I've built relationships with property managers who have distressed properties in their portfolios that can communicate directly to owners. 

I am a real estate broker and property manager based in Clarksville, TN and I specialize in working with investors.

Check your options to use 401k self managed to invest in real estate.

Have yourself own an interest in the LLC, and have another entity you control own an interest and be the manager.  

*Self-manage your property for at least one year to maximize profits and ensure quality guest experiences.Hopefully, this helps in some way.

First, Are you licensed and insured to manage other people's properties?

The key is to standardize property quality and management systems, which would appeal to buyers seeking scale.If you’re thinking long-term, holding these properties for cash flow while leveraging local appreciation is also a strong play.

Quote from @Zara Massoud: Your new PM is correct and the old ones were wrong.The property manager must have your social security or tax ID number on file.

Your property manager- 4.

Then pay them a fee for finding the deal and pay them 8-10% of rents to manage the rental(s).