The PMC I left to start my own PMC had at least 2 "preferred contractors" related to key players in the office so high rates and poor service fell on deaf ears. 

With Appfolio you could select your preferred vendors. 

@Mitchell Rosenberg  - I think the overall thinking is that most prefer areas that have a growing population with a growing/stable economy base that is diversified.

For wholesalers: How are you adapting to buyer preferences or creating irresistible deals despite tighter margins?

Consider house hacking when rates and prices are a little more balanced with reality.I would prefer a duplex/triplex but I know getting into a single family home and renting out the rooms is more accessible .

@David Lewis I prefer real estate over stocks due to taxes. 

., preferably with a great outdoor space.

I would prefer an individual PM (not associated with any company) to manage my 3 doors in FL..

Love it.Best advice I can tell you is to prospect prospect, you must lead generate, meet people tell them what you do, preferably face to face, but also on the phone, online etc, albeit I prefer and spent most of my time on face to face meeting and conversation.

(This is the tip of the iceberg; I would prefer to chat with members than fire lengthy messages back and forth.)1.