@Alex NARecommend 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.

@David O'Sullivan JrRecommend 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.

I tend to get more action and have more success if something is marketed at $775 instead of $800 or $1475 instead of $1500.

I can sent you some referrals in Ohio

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

This tends to be more mature platforms like Appfolio, Buildium, and Rentec Direct.I would recommend trying out free trials of each platform that checks all of your boxes, and give them a trial to see which feels best to you. 

@Daniel Dahan sometimes if you complete your profile, people on this platform will tend to take you more seriously.

I think "mid-term" rental guests tend to take care of the place a little more since it's a little home away from home. 

We really do get lots of referrals from friends and family.

Same goes for number of LLCs and what to fund them with, since bear in mind that CA tends to be more cumbersome and expensive to have LLCs than other states.California is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.