Both @Nathan Gesner and @Lauren Stark have provided valuable insights on this.One potential path for you is to join an established team to gain experience.

These marketers would have the novice investor believe that the narrow focused “education” they provide combined with the “holy grail” formula (wholesaling, subject to, flipping, lease option, discounted note purchase, etc.) is most, if not all, anyone needs to become “independent” and successful, usually by month 12.

If you like impacting the nation by providing affordable housing you can really put people in houses here.

The one aspect I'd say where planning can really provide benefit however is with tax planning.  

These agencies began calling me non-stop, demanding I fix the heater immediately and provide the tenant with hotel accommodations during the repair period—or else I’d be issued tickets and face daily fines.I won’t go into detail about how I feel, but anyone in my situation would feel like they just swallowed a bitter pill.

I am wondering if anyone invests in this area can provide me with some referrals?

I have noticed competitors charge as low as 10 to 15% but their quality isn't the best and then I have seen others charge 25 to 30% We remain in the middle and provide a small business experience with super host status.

Any guidance you can provide as we navigate this process would be incredibly valuable.Looking forward to connecting further!

Most landlords don’t go looking for a property manager until they’re dealing with an issue—tenant headaches, late rent, maintenance problems—so your marketing should focus on providing solutions, not just listing your services.Marketing Strategy: Combined or Separate?

I’m looking for a local mentor that I can learn from and provide value to so any suggestions on how to find one and pitch myself would be great as well!