What kind of networking are you expecting?

If you are new to investing we also need to spend some time somewhere, maybe 1hr to talk about your expectations and the realities of the market and see if there is correlation.Interestingly enough I think with the NAR lawsuit some expected commissions to go down. 

I'm sure some policies have all kinds of language in them, but if it guarantees me full replacement that is what I would expect otherwise my granite counters would be replaced with laminate and my tile and hardwood replaced with vinyl and the cheapest carpet.

Most people aren't excited to pay extra for a sleeper sofa (lets be honest, there is no such thing as a comfortable SS) and if they pay more, they expect it to fully accommodate the number in the party.

They'll expect electronic payment options.8) Understanding your local landlord-tenant laws, so you don't make a mistake or get taken advantage of by tenant.9) How will you handle maintenance issues?

I did not do this step as I already knew what to expect .. they would further position you, sell you, invoke that greed within you, then have you sign on the dotted line and pay them.

@Chantelle LewisRecommend 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.

Thank you both, this is super helpful to hear relative investment return expectations from others. 

You’re left doing all the work: finding deals, inspecting properties, putting your own money down while they take no risk at all and still expect 50% of your profits until they’ve made $500,000.

Sometimes the closing costs from the auction are HIGHER than expected.