@Stacey OlsonRecommend 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.

Lessons learned!  

My name is Kobe Carr, and I am eager to learn more about real estate investing.

Quote from @Hitanshu Shah: 1.

It may be more helpful to post this message in one of the Vermont forums. 

@Sherry McQuage @Eve Favorse @Ellie Ochoa Account ClosedSo wonderful to see the enthusiasm for connecting with and learning from each other.

Quote from @Chris Garnes: Sounds like you need the money for rehab? 

@Tobi Isaacs this would be better answered by other investors in your market. 

I’m passionate about real estate and am working towards building my investment portfolio, with a goal of acquiring five rental properties over the next five years.I’m here to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experienced investors, and share knowledge along the way.

It may be worth having an experienced professional helping you and you could always try to get the seller to pay your agent’s fees.