@Peter FaulknerRecommend 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’ve had experience with real estate investing in the past, but now I’m planning to dive into fix & flip projects.

I'm Keith Thompson from CT, interested in real estate investing for a few years now.

There's nothing stress free about real estate investing.

I’m looking into buying an investment duplex from an investor.

Keep in mind @Mario Morales that they take premiums, invest them so there is a profit component on invested returns, and hence amplifies how far the $ can spread on payouts. less than stellar returns and expanding claims, yes, rising premiums is a certainty. 

maybe some light repairs after the tenant moves in...so your first few years are typically stabilization, and you investing into the property. 

Hello All,I've been thinking about investing in a short term rental.

Have you considered using long-term rental loans to finance your properties?

The equity in the house is almost exactly the amount needed to pay off the HELOC, so we wouldn't have anything left over to re-invest.