Check out bisnow.com or multifamilybiz.com for a list of different conferences all over the country.

A good agent can help reduce your risk, and that may be worth the 3%.I do agree with Andrew, if your agent hasn't helped you find the deal, nor has he/she provided representation/consultation throughout this deal, you shouldn't feel obligated to provide a commission to them (pending what it says in your existing agreement, of course).

I agree—most of these individuals aren’t paying taxes and aren’t typically aiming to own the property.

Agreed.

I definitely agree with learning how to manage your investments.

I agree with @Tracy Streich, buy a digital key pad for the door.

There are so many misconceptions about what a property management company "should do"  The fact is, if it isn't in the management agreement, they aren't responsible to do it.I agree if they're not being truthful about contacting the electrician etc that doesn't foster trust in the relationship. 

Yes, I agree that having a great team working together is definitely the key.

I agree with the above.

I feel fortunate to find that one and the land its on is up zoned it will allow multi story mixed use commercial and resi and STR and is in the biggest city of the wine country in Oregon so upside along with it..