Every time slot during the day has a purpose... even if that is just free time, social time, family time etc.

So, agents do not use anything more sophisticated than posting to social media? 

PMC RECOMMENDATIONRecommend 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.

Some companies offer social media marketing as well. 

I've been an entrepreneur for about 15 years now and since my first adventure as a entrepreneur was in a construction related trade, I consider myself very handy and somehow capable to deal with contractors.

He collects social security and has a part time job.

How it seems like a good idea to use social connection as a criteria for what is one of the most important financial decisions in a consumers life escapes me.

Look for reviews, recent closings, social media presence, and responsiveness.

What is the best tool you use as a real estate entrepreneur that would have saved of a lot of time and money at the beginning of your journey?

For context  just got out of college and looking to build wealth as a young entrepreneur but don’t have much wealth… at least yet lol.