I am newer to the BiggerPockets forums to not new to the company itself.

This could get you 6-8 units if you shop patiently which is a great starting point.Please do not send any money off to companies that advertise real estate "syndications" online.

I own real estate outside of CA, both in the country and internationally but have chosen to rent in Hermosa Beach due to the high cost to buy a home in coastal southern California.The apartment complex I live in was bought April 1st by an private equity company who gave all the residents a 60 day notice to vacate so they could due a total rehab.   

I'd like to check into using a property management company for my first property, then I'll add it to my second.

Based on my poor customer experience I’m not confident you will get any money back after the 5 day cancellation period.

I have some great resources about the investing in this area, which can be found on my BP Company Profile page. 

I have another friend who is expanding into the STR business with in KC (He owns the territory for the company he bought in to...right now he is just in STL)Happy to give you his info as well

In the future I will probably add the card in addition to keeping the coin to cover all customer needs and provide better tracking of machine usage.

@Alyssa TeepenThe title company would write you a check or wire the cash out (less the closing costs) into a bank account of your choosing.

Thanks for the info on the two management companies, I'll definitely look them up.