@Kenneth P Ford they are a national franchise with great marketing.They also have some national support for their individual franchises, but it all depends on the local team.Recommend 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.

And it crossed the neighbor A’s back yard and hit another's neighbor B's swimming pool.

By Owner's First and Last Name: Cross-reference any legal actions involving the property owner.

@Michael CliffordRecommend 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.

Call the previous landlord directly, and cross-check details like the property’s address and lease dates to ensure authenticity.Ask open-ended questionsEncourage detailed responses by asking open-ended questions.

@Edward Heavrin: Both options, but at a high enough equity you kind find long term mortgage products that will allow cross collateralization, so you can use those high equity or free and clear assets in lieu of down payment. 

Hope that helps, and fingers crossed your property weathers the storm without a hitch!

Usually the best way to get around this is to cross collateralize another property you own.

Data Transfers in Cross-Border Real Estate Transactions:In an increasingly globalized market, cross-border real estate transactions are more common, especially in the commercial sector.

Cross-Collateralization: If you have other properties with equity, you might be able to use those as collateral to secure better loan terms or additional funding.4.