I'm seeking a reputable property manager who knows what renters are looking for, rental rates, etc for this area.

I have started working with the mortgage broker my realtor recommended, but would like to get at least two other offers to compare.Mostly curious about going with a local person vs. some of the online sites, like Rocket Mortgage, etc.?

I still have plenty more to explore, but am I just going to be treading water if I keep looking for contractors through online sources (yelp, homeadvisor) that won't blow my budget?

I'm going to move and will be in a location where I can easily invest in a few MSA's within easy driving distance.The challenge to getting a solid handle on what those MSA's are doing overall is finding decent data: it's either for a single point-in-time (not showing year-over-year trends), dated, not reputable/no idea where it comes from, or too much money to take a chance on it answering my questions.Any recommendations?

I advise you against looking for an online boilerplate paperwork.

Then I would start with an online search for whatever they are called in your state. 

I haven’t heard of this property management and I have not been able to find many reviews online. 

I cannot tell you the many times where the pictures never matched the house I was looking at online.

Hey Everyone,I've been walking properties for months now, diligently running numbers, and preparing myself to begin making offers through my agent.Since I'm determined for 2019 to be the year I finally break into the game, I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for reputable contractors in the Albany area.

Go to the biggest firm with the best reputation and ask if some of the agents are investors.