I'm experienced in the area but have always sold them to normal everyday buyers.

Obviously, listen to an experienced contractor’s opinions and ideas, but You need to decide what you want/need done.

So much to watch out for, even as an experienced investor.

One aspect I’m having difficulty with is identifying a strong property management company in the area and I was hoping someone with active properties in the area could make a referral.

When you own an apartment complex that has a minimum of 32 units you will be able to hire a property managed by an experienced Property Management Company on a daily basis and free you up to be more productive. 

Although I am not ready to pull the trigger and purchase right now, I have been looking into both of these markets and would love to connect with an experienced realtor who has lived and worked in the area for quite a while who would be a great resource and eventually my realtor and the first of my team.I will be planning my first trip out there within the next 6 months so I would love to connect with someone who would be willing to meet me and show me the opportunities out there.For the meantime I just would like to establish contact with them for more insight on my goals and if they believe that I can find what I am looking for.

Generally speaking, most experienced investors will want to be all in (repairs, closing costs, etc) at no more than 75-80% of ARV. 

Many experienced investors don't have time to help each and every one and surely in the past they might tried and people just vanish and don't even respect their time and acknowledge. 

Have anyone experienced getting landlord insurance for a house with deferred maintenance? 

Looking for some experienced wisdom on "incentivizing" a tenant to move out during a 60 day notice period.I'll soon be taking over a SFR in CA but before I do the seller needs to get a family member to vacate the property.