I'm happy to share a few referrals if you're interested. 

I don't think it impacts their timely payments as the ones who do just tend to by choice have greater financial stability to begin with and would likely pay on time anyways. 4.

Being an agent here in the Atlanta area and working with multiple investors, I tend to use this rule of thumb and it has worked pretty well.

My choices (all were referrals and all are very nice people): 1.

Wages, gas, taxes, insurance and overall operations costs tend to be significantly lower than our counterpart.

@Terry LandonEven if someone give you a referral, what meets their expectations, may not meet yours.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

My best connections and referrals here in Florida have come from in-person networking events.

I'd recommend prioritizing Airbnb-friendly municipalities in Florida in case you need to go the short-term route, which tends to give you a higher monthly income.

Regardless of the service, I tend to follow those steps.  

Here's why:Future Cash Flow: Once your debt is paid off in three years, you’ll have a solid cash-flowing asset that can provide ongoing income.Asset Growth: Property values, especially near a university, tend to appreciate over time.Debt Reduction: You can leverage the rental income to pay off your debt, essentially using your investment to achieve financial freedom.However, personal comfort and risk tolerance play significant roles.