Reach out if you would like a great referral, we're happy to help! 

Generally "multifamily" in real estate will tend to mean 5+ units, but if looking for 2-4 units your current options that you listed are pretty good - but would not apply to anything bigger by unit count

The cold weather tends to drain the battery for me as well

Timelines tend to vary depending on CHMA's work load at that point in time. 

I spoke to his probation officer and several referrals before accepting him.

@Christopher DavisRecommend 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.

Folks tend to not do anything when the heat is down low...but when that Sheriff serves them notice of the auction or eviction...it's a whole other story!

The most popular sites for MTR besides Furnished Finder tend to be Airbnb, VRBO, and Zillow.

When considering properties, focus on accessibility to popular attractions and amenities, as these features tend to attract more renters.

Those properties tend to be older, as in 100 years old or so.