I am looking for a reliable, timely, and efficient property management company for my south suburbs Chicago portfolio.

I am sure they do a fine enough job but I would debate the service and reliability you receive.I would try to find a local mortgage banker (banker, not a broker) that has a solid reputation and is reliable.

I would recommend choosing a company that is insured and bonded, reputable, reliable, and experienced.

That is one reason why I am writing this post.I would like some guidance on how and where in New York I would be able to find the resources that are needed to acquire this property in terms of loans, maintenance, and attaining reliable tenants.

There are requirements you must follow to have a successful 1031 exchange but they are fairly simple and the process can be stress-free is you enlist the help of a reliable and experienced Qualified Intermediary.

Every time I hear "out of state investor", I just assume they're from Cali - the market here seems to make no sense anymore (and yes, I'm a Ca based OOSI too)In general, ALL the major west coast cities are very overvalued right now - generally, purchases there would be speculation of future appreciate, rather than good reliable cash flow - that's gambling, not investing.

Back in Cali, I had a reliable list of handymen/contractors that I have had great relationships with.

Can anyone recommend reliable contractors in Philadelphia?

Not trying to hijack OP,  but I would also like to find a reliable general contractor in Philly.

Then, the issue has already been addressed by the state/county/city, I know what the deal is, and it's unlikely to change (or at least change dramatically) - the gov't is already getting their cut so they aren't likely to mess with a good thing.It seems that urban areas are the riskier ones from a regulation standpoint, but from a cash-flow perspective they can be more reliable because of the variety of travelers they cater to, not just tourists.