Originally posted by @Dan Borecki: Thanks @Gerald K.

@Adam RossRecommend 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.

As noted, commission are always negotiable as are brokerage options (full service to discount companies that pretty much just post it on the MLS and you work with all calls, offers, etc) and an agent can go over likely net out scenarios with you and give you an idea what you likely will be able to net after closing expenses and paying off the mortgage balance. 

If it's really that tight, first see if you're fit to invest.Going forward, I am a post labor day to spring break REI guy.

When they see you post and not pay taxes, they'll come after you...and probably hit you with all kinds of cease and desist as well as back tax bills and penalties and interest and that won't be a fun place to be. 

I have found several vacant lots in my local area that I am interested in.  I have the information I need to send letters to the owners of said lots.  My problem is that I am unsure of what to write. Do I send a one p...

So , I’d like to address a few posts where the poster has expressed his opinion that I disagree with.  

Wishing you the best of luck as you move forward—keep us posted!

LLC will not have tax savings for now.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Meetup.com is a good resource for those but some of the groups will also post here on Bigger Pockets Marketplace too.