There are some very good people on BP who are willing to provide suggestions, recommendations, and insight into various real estate topics. 

@Calum ShallenbergerRecommend 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.

Quote from @Jackson Hartman: I went to the STR Summit in Orlando hosted by the Real Estate Robinsons.

As primarily a luxury STR buyer's broker and 20 year mortgage broker I can testify the importance of a reliable and experienced strategic mortgage partner. 
So what is an integrated mortgage partner? 
- A licensed N...

You might want to speak to a real estate tax pro about both of your unique situations tax wise, and the possibility of having a multi-member LLC set up for you.

One of the things I love about real estate is most mistakes go away with time.

@Federico SarcinaRecommend 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.

We own both a mortgage company and a real estate business, we do a ton of real estate investor deals, and, personally, my wife and I have flipped or built dozens of homes.

when partnering with people on a Joint Venture deal make sure to thoroughly layout all aspects of the companies operations and ensure that a clear understanding is made as to who will oversee what. taking the time to find the right partners can go a long way when the going gets tough or feelings get hurt. initially the deal involved partnering with a hands off venture capitol group but luckily an owner of a nearby carwash offered to go in on the deal instead and provided his industry expertiseDid you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I had to use one in NYC when on vacation there one time and they charged 350.00 bucks and I was outraged,, but for me that does 4 to 10 closings a month as a seller it adds up to real money :)Not sure what the on line one charges because same thing this was with chicago title and I did not pay for it since we do a ton of closings with them they accomodate my stingy streak :)