I suggest reading through many of these post on this website and the back and forth between long time investors and newbies, tons of valuable information.Now I have a new section 8 tenant, one tenant on the way out, an existing one that is paying, and one empty unit being refurbished.

On one website I tried to find out about possible wholesale deal from ( 2014 ) that is still listed as available?

Here are some popular skiptracing platforms and websites that investors often use:TLOxp: This is a service by TransUnion and offers a comprehensive database to find detailed personal records.Spokeo: Useful for basic information and sometimes provides email addresses and phone numbers.Whitepages Pro (now Ekata): Offers identity verification data, including phone numbers, addresses, and more.BeenVerified: This service aggregates information from various sources, giving you phone numbers, email addresses, and other details.PeopleFinders: Similar to BeenVerified, it pulls from various sources and provides detailed reports on individuals.BatchSkipTracing: Designed specifically for real estate professionals.

All the posts he references are recommended reading.

This starts with how you present yourself and your business, how you answer the phone, your rental listing(s), your website, etc...

I can refer you to who we use.

@Leo CuomoRecommend 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.

Im ready to invest and just need to narrow some areas of interest down. also can you plz refer me to your realtor?

Then you have to change your number or go on the 'Do not call Gov website to help stop the repeat calls.  

Not everyone wants/needs recommendations, but those who do will surely reference the guidebook if you provide one.Instead of sending a message the evening of check in, i would send that the following morning.