You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

However, you can still find real estate markets that have both positive cash flow (aka hitting the 1% rule) and strong appreciation potential. 

If you can't find a good manager, walk away.

Question for: @Andrew SteffensDid you find it challenging to switch PMS systems? 

Any luck finding a new MLS only broker in Cali?

@Drake BackmanBigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax strategist specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate tax strategist can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding a tax  strategist specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your tax strategist remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year.

Quote from @David Ondrich: Maybe this is sacrilege to ask on BP... but has anyone tried both Privvy vs Bigger Pockets Pro for finding deals and analysis?

You are priced out of Scottsdale quite a bit, but you might find something adjacent which would provide some good opportunities. 

I have been BRRRR-ing in Milwaukee since 2009 and while it got progressively harder to find deals the game really changed after 2020.

It will still be hard, but you'll likely be able to find deals.