It is difficult to property vet these operators without learning on the experience of others - that is one of the biggest benefits of finding a Community!

@Larry NielsenI’ve bought 17 properties with inherited tenants.

I also have friends that are licensed agents and flip properties that do great.

-your first few years after a purchase are typically a stabilization period, and you IN-vesting your money into the property. think about how long it will take to recoup all the costs i just mentioned.

They are agents trying to make a side buck and know nothing about property management. 

Their argument, if I understand it correctly, is that I have two buildings on the property.

@Michael Smythe speaking as both someone who owns rental properties that we self-manage, and a manager for other owners, I think' you'd have a tough time going after the property management company. 

properties under your belt then stay hyper local.

HI Renee,Try looking into zillow/Redfin and see what your potential rents you can get near the neighborhood by filtering the bedrooms/bathrooms of the intentional property that you are planning to buy.

From there, network and do your research about the area, have all of your "ducks in a row" to then action on a property if you see it come on the market and the numbers make sense.