I'd start by reaching out to local real estate investment associations (REIAs), as well as checking here on BiggerPockets, to identify STL landlords willing to give you the unfiltered truth about the property managers they are using or have used in the past.Be sure to thank these investors generously once you've spoken to them: You'll likely be relying on them repeatedly for additional assistance and advice!

Those trends being net migration, jobs & employment, industry diversity & other aspects along those lines.

You don't specify where you are investing, so I can only offer generic assistance.

I would love to find someone who will assist me with all my rentals in this area in the coming years.

While we continue to aggressively save for a downpayment (and rely heavily on that as leverage to move forward) and seek private investors, we are also looking into creative financing options, specifically seller financing or seller assisted financing.

If I can assist in any way, let me know.

There are virtual assistants who will answer phones or make calls.

Thanks for the assistance.

I do believe NYC will bounce back, due to the diversity of all the businesses here.

I was thinking of hiring him as an assistant and could give him lists to call off of for potential investment deals or even listings for my real estate agent side of my business