So I didn't pick a random Midwest market and now I know Indy much more to a detailed level. 

@Vy LeRecommend 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.

The cement brick under the house appears to be layers, but not mortared.The pic that appears to be under the decking, the randomness of the 2x4 would be a question for me. 

Connect with others in the real estate community—whether it's through social media, forums, or local meetups—to find opportunities.

Many other random ideas come up, but the general gist of all of it is to highlight whatever is a priority to HIM and provide him that value. 

Any suggestions on where to start, what to look for, recommended reading or social events.

I promise it beats trusting social media gods.Investor list nurturing requires consistent communication.

The reason I picked this one over others is due to the following:1) Its syncs with Google/GMail & Calendar, and it has several "killer addons" for Gmail & Chrome, which is where I have all of my current contact info. 2) It only costs $15 per month, but, I believe that they have recently increased their initial price to $25.3) It's one of the only CRMs that is heavily centered around social media.

If you're willing to put the time, strategies like cold call, direct mail, door knock, PPC, social media might be worthwhile.

@B RyansRecommend 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.