I would be interested in connecting with 1-2 people based in SoCal that would like to meet in person periodically to compare notes.

But then my cash flow won't be high, and when trying to get another property my DTI won't be great because 75% of the rent won't meet the mortgage.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I’d love to meet you.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

I would encourage you to find local REI meet-ups in your area.

It is maybe a couple hundred dollars to join and you can attend numerous classes and meetings.

As it relates to hiring your Property Manager- Go to a local REIA meeting.

The challenge we're facing is the lack of short term rental data for the appraiser, and we won't know if it will meet the debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) requirements until the appraisal is complete.Has anyone dealt with a similar situation?

In-town, most properties don't meet the density/saturation requirement.