If the tenant agrees to it, then an inspection is conducted with the tenant present to help identify any potential deductions from the security deposit.

For now I can tell you to utilize Zillow and realtor.com filter sold properties in the last 30 days and look at the map for areas with lots of action to identify "emerging markets". 

With written goals set, you now have something to measure against and identify where you are going or a plan on how to get there.  

You could have done a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes, however, it may be too late for that now as there is a time frame for which you need to identify the next investment property and close. 

You have 45 days to identify your property on a 1031.

This is true even under the TCJA, with the reduced C Corp tax rate and assuming the business is a "Specified Service Trade or Business" the owner is phased out of the 20% QBID (i.e. the worst case scenario for an S Corp under the TCJA).I find C Corps only make sense in very limited fact and goal patterns (e.g. foreign ownership, when a company is anticipating going public, and/or when owners want heavy fringe benefits).Don't forget you get taxed when you extract capital from a C Corp -- either via salary or dividends. 

If you're non-accredited investor, then you can only be presented deals if:1) the "presenter" has pre-existing relationships with youAND2) can identify you as sophisticated via SEC definition. 

Hello,I am wondering, what are some of the best ways to find good property managers and how do I identify a good property manager vs. a bad property manager.

A good one will help you to identify the best fit for your needs and ramp you up on your learning scale much more quickly than poking around on the web.

I would identify an interesting market and then call up the small banks and credit unions in the neighborhood and ask about rates and neighborhoods, etc.