There's a local PM that I believe knows a lot of the ins and outs of this, @Drew Sygit

Check out the Events and Meet Ups section for local events in your area.

BTW: most owners that have hired a PMC, don't want to speak with you, much less meet with you in person to hear a hyped-up sales pitch.Also, you want to do rental arbitrage - so, you will need to be properly licensed to manage properties you do not own as required by your state & local laws.- why would an owner want to do business with someone NOT properly licensed?

Local real estate agents are saying open it up still as the opening seems too small and makes the space feel cramped. 

Leverage equity, explore house hacking, and continue learning through books, podcasts, and local networking to refine your strategy.

When I ask others at my local meet ups they just reply with "I've been doing it for a while" or "lots of practice."

Look up local investors on social media and follow them and comment and like their posts so they get used to seeing your name.

It looks good) I stumbled across someone locally who does it, but I'm sure you could find someone there if you or other out-of-town investors like the idea of paying a bit more for that level of security and obtain a remote monitoring source of the exterior of the properties.

Favorable Legal Framework for Foreign InvestorsGermany offers a straightforward and investor-friendly property market, with laws that protect the rights of both local and international investors.

It's a new resource from BiggerPockets that helps you find reliable property management partnerships and gives you everything you need to make confident hiring decisions:-Expert Matching: Match with professionals who meet your criteria-Extra Assurance: See licenses, experience, ratings, reviews, and more that can be cross-checked with BiggerPockets members-Bonus Content: Plus they'll send you an interactive workbook: “How to Interview Property Management Companies”Hope this helps!