Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

You may be able to get some information from the applicant's case worker about their past too.  

Some additional information would be helpful to give some additional guidance.

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IF you can't find information for your local area from a reliable source (ie government) that you are comfortable following, hire an attorney who does evictions.

. +10 years of ownership, higher equity 50% or more.You can then skip trace the owners to get the Seller's contact information and reach out to them. 

@Eric DeNardo I would be happy to share some information about my experience investing in Costa Rica.

@Jim Coleman 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.

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Thanks for the detailed information.