So, real estate agents may do it part-time, but rarely do they do it well.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.

Yes I invest in midterm/short term rentals myself in SA and I help many investors in my network and on bigger pockets find rentals here in San Antonio/New Braunfels.you can read some of my references and testimonials on my profile or google page 

I will be in Cincinnati from 11/1-11/3 attending the REIAGC this year and would love to meet with any Real Estate professionals and investors while I am in town. I am a Hard Money Lender looking to grow our book of b...

I definitely think it is easier to get financing before converting to a PadSplit or use private money from people in your network.

I have a small portfolio (3 SFH) entirely in my own backyard. Between a demanding FT job (that I enjoy,) a wife who also works FT, and two young children, I have no real desire to "all in" to real estate as a FT caree...

On the other hand, most true investment property loans are going to require at least 20% down.I also recommend that you network as much as possible with other investors.

These include the expansion of the VIA Metropolitan Transit system, enhancements to the city's fiber optic network, and the development of smart city initiatives.

After speaking to a real estate investor recently, I got to find out that one of the most important things for wholesaling (if not the most important) is networking, that goes from buyers to listing agents and everyone involved in the sale and purchase of a property.

Listen to the Bigger Pockets Real Estate rookie podcast... you wont understand everything at first, but soon it becomes like your own language.Meet people in your area... network.. tell them what you are interested in, you will be so surprised that people will show up to help you.Avoid the gurus who ask for money, PRO membership here gives you access to the webinars and calculators you need to make it make sense for a newbie. 

If you ARE looking to start your own sober living (this advice comes from not knowing your familiarity with the community), I recommend you start networking with other local operators in the area you're interested in opening up in.