We remodeled it and sold it, turning a profit.

I'd start by reading J.Scotts book on flipping, then seek out more.

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@Omri Avital, I would start by trying to talk to your investor contacts that were buying your wholesale deals.  

By upgrading key areas and improving curb appeal, we significantly increased the property's market value.

I personally did a double major in accounting and finance and while I do not practice accounting as a CPA or bookkeeper or anything it has helped me tremendously to navigate real estate and understand the tax code or where to find answers to tax questions.  

We chose to limit our liability, especially coming out of the pandemic situation by rebuying a rental closer to where we'd be in a market more favorable to landlords, so we bought in the Phoenix area.

It turned out amazing, and I was able to get him a few free upgrades that he loved!  

HI SAM,You can always start off by house hacking meaning you live in one UNIT or ROOM and renting out the other vacant units/rooms to offset your monthly mortgage payment.There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

@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.