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.

Let me give you some names of those that have done arbitrage and can actually help you make an informed decision according to your situation.Michael and Elizabeth Chang My first recommendation Jake Mercer Is right on BiggerpocketsPreston Seo Been hearing a lot of good feedback lately on PrestonAlso, there is a wonderful thread on rental arbitrage that just resurfaced recently.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a Chicago architect with experience in the City of Chicago, and who has the proper sustainability credentials?

@Sydney McCloudYou can speak with a lawyer for a few minutes and they will tell you the risks / pros cons  Here is who I recommend to our investor clients around Reno Tahoe.  

I also recommend you stop chasing the "get rich quick" schemes you'll find on YouTube or in books written within the last five years.

I'm looking for a recommendations from people that have received coaching for investing in multifamily apartments.

Does anyone have any good recommendations?

I'd recommend researching areas to see that they have:- Low unemployment- High demand for housing - relatively low inventory- local job creation/booming local economy- high avg/median income- increasing population- low average days-on-market (DOM)- history of rent and property value increases YOY- low crime- highly-rated schools (or above average)I'd compare the target neighborhood to surrounding neighborhoods and/or nearest metro areas. 

Hi Sam, I would highly recommend reach out to your county or city government to get accurate STR regulations before you list it on Airbnb & VRBO. 

Any creative recommendations y’all could throw out for this rookie couple “refreshing” their first home?