They require meetings where the house chores and costs are divied up, a house mgr in charge, all that.   

Go to meet ups, ask for refers, Facebook is a great tool for look for recommendations too

In some markets, real estate investors go door-to-door and ask homeowners directly.Another option for meeting with sellers is to search for distressed properties in a neighborhood.

When meeting for the holding deposit the prospective tenant was 40 min late due to work and not being able to find place to get a money order.

I saw a lot of Duplexes in Arlington area but I’m not familiar with the market there so I need to schedule a visit for some times to go there and meet with people to know more about TX market.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.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!

I don't love the idea of essentially being locked into holding them for a long time because it may take many years for them to appreciate enough to meet that premium, but I do like the idea of cash flow, low interest, and longer terms.

However, check if it meets IRS guidelines for repair deductions or safe harbor limits.

This requires an income that meets four requirements.

I've absolutely LOVED this experience and meeting people from all over the country and world.