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

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.

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

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

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

Buyer is encouraged to conduct inspections to confirm the property, including the electrical system, meets their expectations.3.

Update: I have reviewed Justin's messages, deactivated his account moving forward, and highly encourage an users to send me similar conversations they have seen that would feel fraudulent.  

He is always encouraging his community (strongly and softly) to help someone.