Audrey, your comment is very encouraging.

YES, a job is essential and the sooner I land something, the sooner I'll get on my REI journey. thanks for the encouragement & advice. 

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Steve K.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.

He married her and after some of her friends and family members encouraged her to divorce him and she basically got half of what he owned. 

Opportunity zones can offer great tax incentives that encourage real estate investors to invest in underutilized and low-income communities.

If you have experienced similar difficulties, I encourage you to consider collaborating with me.

Thank you all for the encouragement and priceless feedback.

They encourage deadbeats and liars to apply. 

Furthermore, I noticed that any initial email I sent out to a sponsor was responded with them encouraging me to set up a time to discuss the business with them.

Just ignore them.No one can deny how pointless it is to be on a wholesaling forum—designed to teach, educate, encourage, and support you—only to respond to a genuine cry for help with negativity or by telling someone to give up.