@Jake LangleyRecommend 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, 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.

Explore partnerships or collaborations to draw on each other’s strengths and resources.

Before making any decisions, I recommend exploring neighborhoods in person, talking to locals, and doing thorough research to determine which area aligns best with your preferences and lifestyle.

You could also explore hard money loans, but be cautious due to shorter terms and higher interest rates.

The whole idea behind this is to pay minimum interest and keep more of your cashflow.Nothing wrong with exploring your options, but you need to make sure numbers do add up.

---So, learn the neighborhoods where you plan to invest and use Google Streetview to virtually explore them.3) Poor Tenant Screening - they typically can't sell a property until they place a tenant.

So, if you're considering fix and flip projects, Columbus could be a promising market to explore in the coming year.

However, this would increase my costs by about $4,000 a month (about 3K would be spent on skip tracing).I'm also exploring the idea of wholesaling in other states instead of in Northern Virginia and south part of Maryland.

I'm a resident of the lower Hudson Valley and have not had the chance to explore that area up there but it seems like its close to a number of nice towns like Chatham, NY and the Berkshires within 15 min, outdoor activities also abound in all seasons.

There are so many great neighborhoods to explore!