I’m new to BiggerPockets and the real estate industry. 

@Alex NARecommend 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.

You're in the right place to learn about real estate investing.

I'm Shawnte from Virginia Beach VA, passionate about real estate investing a while now. 

Worked in real estate from 2005-2008, and started investing in 2009. 

I'm a licensed real estate salesperson and investor who owns some single family houses in an area that attracts people seeking vacation properties, but is not very densely populated. 

I am a real estate agent in Northeast Ohio looking to help investors find deals and grow your portfolio.

Hey BP family,I am new to real estate investing but would love some experts insights so I don't get burned on my first dealThis is the property: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/724-N-22nd-Ave-Bozeman-MT...My thoughts are my wife, 8 month old and I could live in Unit A for a year or two while we rent out Units B & C to help cover the mortgage payments until we build/buy a more desirable family ranch home with min 10+ acres which we've been looking for but have yet to find.My hesitation is I've never been a landlord and am reluctant to get in over my head with property problems while simultaneously growing an online business and being a new father.After some negotiation we counter offered 895k with a 2-1 rate buy down for 20k and the sellers have verbally accepted but since our offer expired we need to resubmit.

We understand this can be challenging for our tenants, but we are planning for our children's future and teaching them about the REAL ESTATE benefits.Do any of you have suggestions as to how we can best approach this or can refer me to someone who can prepare a letter addressing our plans for the build?  

Stay updated on local STR regulations by checking city websites or consulting with real estate attorneys.By carefully selecting the right location and property, you can create a successful STR investment that also serves as a personal getaway.