You have to find a property manager whose investor friendly and is good with communication - that's a non-negotiable for me especially when I refer them to my clients here in Columbus Ohio.

In my experience it helps keep pre-applicants organized and is an actual sight with a google-able name so it doesn't seem as scammy.The background check and credit fee is $30 paid by the prospective tenant but I always tell people applying for my units ahead of time what my credit and background requirements are and that if they pass those qualifications (plus the reference checks) and sign + pay the deposit that I will reimburse them the application fee.

For reference, we've bought 150+ units and probably overseen $2-3m in renovations, and we still own 51 units.

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.

Just hit up as many brokers in the area as I can find and have them refer MF agents?

He referred rate caps being an issue in today’s market a number of time.

I also did an initial telephone screening/interview and check references.

Jason Hartman and team referred me and is currently happy with them so I would say they're a safe bet.

Always ask for references from other property owners they’ve worked with.

Yes, I am referring to a DSCR loan.OK, so this is something I need to ask the lender as part of my lender due diligence.