They have zero accountability once you hand over your credit card.This is not specialized knowledge- it is free that you can find anywhere- free on social media, YouTube, bigger pockets, podcasts.

If you need any STR designer recommendations or social accounts for inspiration, feel free to reach out!

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.

Also, are there any social media websites with groups that I could network with that highlight investors & wholesalers? 

-> We reject 95% of the deals we analyze -> Most don't meet our strict criteria-> for safety and returns.If you've been considering diversifying into real estate but aren't sure where to start, let's connect.

At a very base level, make sure the property is up to health and safety codes for your location. 

That's safety in numbers. 

These syndication educators teach you underwriting, give you lists of brokers, recommend you increase your social media visibility and are provided techniques and tools to raise capital.

You are watching too much content on social media.

Having said that, there is no problem having SMART compassion and taking safety measures (15 months rent in an escrow account).