@Peter FaulknerRecommend 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.

Yes, that's a very real thing. 

I have been in discussions with someone that specializes in SEO and lead generation for real estate investors, vetted him through references, and he seems to be as advertised.

Hi everyone,I am new to real estate investing, so might be asking some dummy questions.

I am currently in operations for a large corporate investment bank, which pays the bills, but I am looking to build wealth using real estate.

I was hoping to purchase another investment home with 10% down (since we did that years ago in AZ) but lender explained that is no longer possible.

We are currently renting, and I've been considering house hacking while she is in medical school by purchasing a duplex/multi-family home.

I’m an aspiring real estate investor looking to connect with people I can learn from.

Regarding finding "deals", read below:The Real Estate Crash of 2008-2010 caused real estate prices to crash across the country - but didn't affect rent amounts.

Sadly I also do agree, the section 8 entitlement is real.