Find one in your  town certified since 2007 http://proadvisor.intuit.com/search/index-standalo...  

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

Usually you can find this online.#3 Chances are you will never buy a $500,000 property for $30,000. 

Unfortunately, while all the online places area great sources of information, you are much less likely to take action, or find someone to shadow, when online in a forum. 

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

Fake income documents are easily purchased online, and inexperienced screeners often miss red flags.

Go search the topic "Lifestyle Asset University" here on Bigger Pockets and you will see a longer thread with a lot of opinions (most are not members) but still worth a read as there are a half a dozen paid members from our group who have commented on that thread.We were formerly called Lifestyle Asset University, but I didn't realize that you couldn't use the word University in your company name here in Utah so we changed our name to Vodyssey. 

They will get in touch with the property manager, let them know a complaint is filed, and typically give them an opportunity to make things right before opening an investigation.Have your friend look for a new PM immediately.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

There are also many online calculators you can use if you do a search for them.