Look forward to meeting you all.

Only screen applicants you are serious about and screen your top applicant, if they come back meeting your criteria, don't screen any of the others.

If a deal doesn’t meet your criteria, don’t hesitate to walk away.4.

I have a commitment to invest in rental properties, meet professionals  & eventually meet potential business partners!

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Anyone have experience renting a Non-Conforming triplex unit that meets Code through Section 8? 

I highly recommend finding a broker and have them find a policy that meets your specific requirements.

I will be attending a real estate meet up tomorrow night in Seattle but would appreciate any advice before the meet up. 

I'm with @Huong Luu but would add join a local REIA and find some PMLs they are always hanging out at meetings.

I suggest you start out by meeting like minded people and here is a link to a local meetup in the OC: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1225233-ocre...Good Investing...