Most owners don't screen their property managers and hire someone they already know (e.g. their sales agent) or someone they find online with cheap fees or a slick sales pitch.I offer referrals along with three promises:1.

Did you do his partner program where you pay a large fee, then you partner 50/50 on rental houses?

Utility charge backs / RUBSAssigned parking spot rentals (vs unassigned first come first served)Vending machinesPet feesCommon facilities reservations / rentals (eg party rooms, etc)LaundryStorage rentals

I will send you a private message with my guy Francisco, a super sharp HVAC sub in Chicago.I'm a software engineer at an online retailer specializing in HVAC equipment.

Many people buying items online, especially clothes, very much appreciate the ability to have a store nearby to seamlessly do returns at.

I have rental property in California but I'm not California resident.

Cat odor is one of the worst things in a rental!

I'm a slow and steady wins the race investor that has little by little bought single family rentals (combo of long term, mid term, and short term). 

Conversely, are there any areas I should avoid due to high crime rates, low rental demand, or other issues?

I'm having issues with my rentals in Illinois and Wisconsin.