Also, you could also hang out at some local ice rinks where people take their kids to hockey practice!

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.

Do you have a partner or kids to consider?

Explore the possibility of doing liability insurance instead, if you don't have much equity it may be your best, and much cheaper option.  

Big welcome.. do you have a specific neighborhood in mind, or are you still exploring?

My kids and extended family are in the lower 48 so I don't mind excuses to get down there- and the sun too! 

We have couple turnkeys, and couple of BRRRs that we did so far (all are single family residential properties with long-term tenants).We are interested in exploring commercial real estate, and wanted to get all of your help in getting started. 

Scale down, explore passive investments, seek financial advice, prioritize well-being, liquidate assets if debt burdens are too great, and reenter the market cautiously, leveraging past experiences.Good luck!

Hey Matt,With $50K in a self-directed IRA, there are several strategies you could explore to generate both short- and long-term returns, depending on your risk tolerance and investment goals.

Very odd to see a 19 year old kid In the real estate investing world i feel like, but the sooner the better.