The more knowledge you gain, the better positioned you'll be to make informed decisions.Your passion for real estate is inspiring, and I encourage you to continue pursuing your goals.

But they are generally entry level younger people at a boring job. if you havent been 'encouraging' them with daily communication, I would encourage you to do so with with your point of contact. they may not be doing the necessary follow up needed to get a tenant in the home. and you inquiring everyday will most likely encourage them to do the necessary follow up.

@Michael PetersRecommend 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.

@Bo Goebel 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.

@Sanjida RabbaniRecommend 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.

The plaintiff's and insurance company's attorneys seem to know the drill - which is that the case will be settled for under $20k.Have been told this amount is cheaper for the insurance companies than challenging the plaintiff's claim and going to a jury trial.In our opinion, this just encourages desperate tenants AND personal injury attorneys to file frivolous claims!

I would love any encouragement or advice for newbies who don't have much money to work with up front.

I also found that fellow community members are so giving that they will support you to make sure that you're not failing and also more than willing to share their experience or knowledge when you posted questions.The community members are also encouraged to think like an entrepreneur and resulted in many ideas to support other members who just started.

Thanks so much for the warm welcome and encouragement. 

I would strongly encourage getting one with good internet, as a bunch of the tech crowd from Atlanta will rent it out in order to work remote.