@Spencer DixonRecommend 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.

In that situation, I personally would not be investing in direct real estate at all.If I wanted exposure to a foreign real estate market, I would invest passively and hire a manager that has years more experience than I could ever hope to gain, and whose job is to supervise and watch everything and make sure that it goes well.Just my $0.02.And whatever you decide to do: good luck.

San Diego SFH rad average rent increase of $600/month last year (source Core Logic).  

Are you having more success sourcing off-market properties, or do you focus on distressed opportunities through agents or wholesalers?

It would be smart to do a full lease audit, estoppels issued, and tenant interviews.And if you are buying cash, there is nothing mandatory, since it is your money at risk. but again, physical condition inspections, understanding of tenants (they are a great source of information about issues with the property that the landlord may not know or may not disclose), surveys to understand accurate property lines, etc.

It serves as a source of motivation for a newbie investor like myself.

Just curious about your sources.

In 2025 what strategies are you utilizing to source off market deals?

Can someone please tell me, what are the best ways to source and bid on Foreclosures?

I know a lot of people who started running ads on radio in other markets at the same time I did and they are killing it and it is their main marketing source.