I made that mistake once, the calls wouldn't stop for months.

You can buy a lot of real estate and it's hard to make mistakes if you have the right team in place. 

I have seen a lot of investors get stuck with a Heloc that they opened up and due to a small mistake find out the bank cut their heloc limit in half or in some cases closed the account leaving them with a balance to be paid off before they could even finish a renovation project.Heloc rates are much higher right now versus a 30 Year cash out refinance by over 3-4% in some cases higher depending on credit score, CLTV, and loan size.

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

@Melissa FinneyEven if someone give you a referral, what meets their expectations, may not meet yours.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

I enjoy helping and talking REI to help other members avoid mistakes.

@Mateusz SkibaRecommend 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.

@Cathy LiRecommend 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.

@Phil Averywhen you've made as many mistakes as I have, you're bound to start winning!

That’s why most professionals would need to look at everything, not just one part, to give you the best advice and ensure no mistakes are made.Hiring a professional might cost more upfront, but it’s worth it for the peace of mind and to avoid potential tax issues down the road.Best regards,Jason