I checked the Better Business Bureau for complaints, I checked the NJ State Attorney General consumer division to ensure he was licensed, I checked every reference he gave by visiting sites and speaking with the homeowners. 

If they fail to comply, you may need to involve legal counsel or contact your state’s real estate commission.Hire a Reliable Manager: Finding a professional, responsive property manager is key.

But sure as heck not impossible, it just takes a commitment to learning a very complex detailed facet of business and regulations. 

Since companies have a limited lifespan (10–18 years on average), cities must attract new businesses to maintain job opportunities.Factors Companies Consider:Low Operating Costs: States with lower property taxes and insurance costs.Low Crime Rates: High-crime cities deter businesses and tenants alike.Natural Disaster Risks: Avoid areas prone to disasters, as recovery can take years, impacting your rental income.City Size and InfrastructureFocus on cities with metro populations over 1 million.

Michelle Wang,With all due respect, you should make plans to be in another business once you're out of Real Estate Investing (Residential, Income Property).There are Members of our MassRealEstate dot net Association that come crying to me about similar situations as yours i.e.

If I have a JV with other investors and we need to pursue legal actions, I always involve the other investors when interviewing attorneys.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

I do not sell my model but I have a friend in the business who offers a much better model than Michael Blanks in my opinion.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

I figure this would be really helpful for anyone in our business.