Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Kwanza P.Recommend 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.

Why are you starting a new thread when you posted this same stuff on an existing thread? 

No problem.. what I did with my ridgeland and Madison rentals and I had bought 12 new builds for the Gozone tax bene's post Katrina..

First post on BP... it is too wordy :) Sorry.I'm trying to find if zillow and redfin are good tools to find investment properties today.

While not mandatory, a specialized accountant can reduce errors and provide significant tax-saving strategies tailored to your situation.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I think that's one of the reasons that I didn't post very much on BIggerPockets, it's because I was just trying to keep my head above water.But now it's 2025 and things are stabilizing and I have a much more positive outlook on the future.Let me know if any of you had a couple of difficult years recently and how you were able to turn it around if you did.

Compare the comps from both appraisals to see if the second appraiser used outdated or less relevant data.

@Philip Beckwith,  Since this last post is only 5 months old and you are in Grand Rapids like me, have you had any follow up/results / success since this last post reply? 

This question crossed my mind recently after reading a post and some comments discussing whether an investor is experienced enough to raise capital from outside sources.

Hi all,Posted on biggerpockets my first deal back in 2011, this forum gave me the confidence to get it done.