@Paola AstridRecommend 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.

I was looking for partners in my network who wanted to JV on this property, but they wanted to know for certain that the title was clear since it was through a wholesaler and not "traditionally" through a realtor.   

NETWORK!!!

I was fortunate enough to live in Detroit for several years, so I was able to establish a network before moving back to California.

Podcasts and networking have been the key for me.

I personally do a lot of networking and I get a few deals that fall into my lap a year. 

All you are going to do is put a deposit on it, hold it, and then try to resell it into a much smaller network than it is on now.

Finding it through your Facebook sphere shows the power of networking, and keeping the rehab cosmetic was a smart way to minimize risk and maximize profit.One thought: Have you factored in holding costs, loan interest, and potential market fluctuations during the 45 days?

Networking with luxury RE brokerages will probably fast track you as well. 

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