@Stephanie SelbyRecommend 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.

My wife and I are currently looking into Allentown as well.

Currently, we are in our growing, and we tie the bonus to that.

All my current properties are in LLC set up in NJ and the properties are in NJ.   

I have high equity in my current duplex so planning on using that to fund down payment for the next property.  

I am a newbie investor, originally from southwestern, PA and now currently located in Washington, DC.

Quote from @Sherief Elbassuoni: Whenever I have cash, I put it as a downpayment for a new rental.Even if you got 4-5%, this is less than inflation, so your money is loosing valueMonth over month inflation is more current information than year over year...and it has been near zero in total for the past nine months and negative for 5 of those 9 months. 

I wonder if there is any data on how many homes are currently sitting vacant and in need of rehab to help offset that housing shortage! 

I’ve been listening to the BiggerPockets podcast daily on my commute and finally decided to jump into the forums to learn, connect, and start taking action.A little about me:I work as a Substation Design Engineer and currently live near the Jersey Shore.I’m focused on learning about house hacking, buy-and-hold rentals, and creative financing strategies.Right now, my biggest challenges are:Understanding the best financing options for a first-time investor.Finding a solid market near me that aligns with my budget and goals.Learning how to analyze deals with confidence.If anyone has tips, resources, or experiences they’d be willing to share, I’d love to hear them!

It has to be the worst market in the country.That being said…Can you sell your current primary for a decent price and move in to this property?