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, networking with investors already in commercial real estate could give you some great insights.

In my opinion, an in person meetup > an online connection.You may want to consider making a connection here and meeting up for coffee or attending a real estate networking event.Best of luck!

Your network is your networth.

I have visited Greenville and I have witnessed major growth.

Is this standard for most major property management companies.

Networking with local real estate investor groups can also help identify lenders active in your area.

Network at meetups, help investors, and learn from them.

➡️Network and educate investors.

Going to the events page above and seeing who is hosting meetups along with connecting with people at these meetups is a great way to grow your network of people within a small 25-50 mile radius.