Challenge is, finding a PMC that meets your expectations and is organized well enough to consistently deliver.Read on for our copy & paste advice about screening PMCs:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

Other than that, just keep networking here with other investors as that will help you grow your knowledge and narrow down areas of interest for investing.John

It's like comparing a wide, stable & safe pontoon, to a speedboat. 

Looking to network with people that either have large portfolios or want to build a large portfolio.Best,Austin.

Communication and trust are key.2️⃣ How I Met My Business Partner: Many times, people connect through networking, mutual acquaintances, or real estate investment groups (similar to this forum!).

However, I'm finding it challenging to network with other investors in the area.

Explore options, analyze properties, and network with local investors.

It costs a little bit of money and it takes a little bit of time, but you will learn a lot (especially if you sign on with the right broker) and then you don't have to worry about the possibility of conducting unlicensed activity.Ok but what about if you have a network where you can find deals all over the nation?.

You'll want to network, network, network so that you meet people knowledgeable in areas you're not.

The REIA is an interesting one because they network together and are in most major metros.