If I was starting out today I imagine it would be much worse, the result of (mis)information that is so prevalent and readily available on social media. 

It seems like every realtor and lots of local investors have podcasts and do videos on social media.

Don't underestimate the power of online forums and social media groups.

Social media.

The EIN serves as the social security number for ABC Management. 

Balloons coming due with higher interest rates, China market, China production, Manufacturing production moving back to the US, Worker shortages, Workert pay hikes, Ukraine/Russia food and fertilizer misses, Oil prices increasing due to the OPEC Q1 production curtailments in place, Houthi issues, Panama Canal Water issues, Illegal immigration impact (buy one of those office buildings and rent for $10mm per year for Illegal housing, take advantage) social benefits required, Climate change believe it or not- Buy or sell into that thought process,  US politics, Baby boomers leaving workforce and needing more benefits, Baby Boomers moving from Stocks to Bonds,  etc.I agree things will get worse, but that means more investing opportunities. 

Not a solution, but going forward...Have all adult tenant prospects fill out applications which require their social security number, driver's license number, their birth date, their current address and their prior address.

There is also plenty of other ways to get business, you can do open houses, use social media, door knock, etc.

@Toby Munk and @Karen Fowler feel free to connect with me on other main social channels. 

This is something you should poll about in the different social media platforms...