Starting my real estate investment journey and using experience as a budding commercial/residential agent to guide my journey as well as the journey of others I interact with.

If they have their real estate license then yes 

@Bo Goebel Recommend 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.

I'm Fred from Boston, passionate about real estate investing.

You have come to the right place for real estate investing! 

Just wondering what action you took after getting BP advice and how it worked out for you.

This probably has to do with the new rules that went into effect after the NAR Settlement that went into effect this summer.  

Finding the right property management company is crucial to protecting and enhancing your real estate investments.

I'm [Justin Fairfield] from [Portland, Oregon], passionate about real estate investing for [beginners].

See if you can get a copy of The Millionnaire Real Estate Investor by Keller.The Slight Edge and Atomic Habits too.Awesome board with many smart people having own suggestions and ideas to grow wealth!!