He is going to give me power of attorney to handle it... any tips?

Lots of helpful tips that will help me move forward in my initial stages of investment.

Or do you have any general tips on what to look for in a restoration company?

Look online to see if any properties are being offered for sale or rent with a legal basement unit and you may get a tip off.

Do your research on the forums for general tips on hiring a PM, what to look for, what to look out for, good stories, bad stories, learn from others about their experiences with all kinds of PMs all over the place and take what you learn when you're speaking to PMs in your area so you can more easily see red flags, or green flags!

Hey everyone! 
I am new to real estate and I would love to hear your favorite strategies for finding distressed properties. Do you mainly rely on driving for dollars, online platforms, or networking with other invest...

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Feel free to reach out for any financing guidance or tips.

At some point, the scales will tip and then everyone left wants/needs to jump off in order not realize coming loses.It is a cycle, like most things in life, but one that can be avoided if you stick to what actually works rather than taking unnecessary risk just to force a deal.

@Kyle Souza A couple quick and fast tips on qualifying for multifamily loans are having enough experience in the eye's of the lender, a 1.3X DSCR (using lender underwriting..not broker's underwriting), and a net worth equal to or greater than your loan size.