We're trying to decide whether or not to pay it off or save to buy another property. 

@Dwight HenningRecommend 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.

Highway hotel on busy 35 highway. 19 hotel rooms plus owners apartment, large laundry room with commercial washer and dryer, large parking lot, front desk, lobby, roadside sign.

We negotiated a deal with the owner for 20% Equity, we are responsible for infilling the community as well as property management (which we also get paid separately for).

We negotiated a deal with the owner for 20% Equity, we are responsible for infilling the community as well as property management (which we also get paid separately for).

So any unsolicited calls could be subject to fines if they decide to pursue?

We negotiated a deal with the owner for 20% Equity, we are responsible for infilling the community as well as property management (which we also get paid separately for).

In short, the previous owner made a deal and sold the house while they were still living for monthly cash payments until they died.  

It sat on the market and dropped in price a couple more times at which point we decided to make a new offer.

The BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) could also be a great strategy to recycle your capital.To find deals, try direct mail campaigns targeting absentee owners or distressed properties, or go driving for dollars in neighborhoods with strong rental potential.