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.

@Brody Veilleux I'd encourage you to research the FHA (203k) loan process.

So I encourage, go to Africa, the Med., Indo-pacific, South America, Eastern Europe, find out 1st hand the reality of things.

They teach us to encourage sellers to list it if they want the most for their property. 

I would definitely encourage looking for local meetups.

Specifically, what is your advanced payment structure and refund policy when taking bookings 6-9 months out or further...and also how do you encourage Direct Bookings?

Thank you Savannah, appreciate the encouragement

First off, let me start by saying I logically understand a winers attitude is not based in victim mentality.  I also understand there are deals anywhere at anytime.  That being said...  I find myself consumed with ang...

I see one person made an itemized list of arguments and misty encouraging comments on that thread.

It can also promote mitigation planning as well encouraging back up resources in case of the unexpected.