I am an out of state investor, so I relied on my ex-property manager to do their job, however they were gross negligent.

My property manager advised me to keep rent below $1300.

I am in the process of exploring property management companies in Dutchess County, New York, and I’m reaching out to this knowledgeable community for recommendations.

People on here are overreacting to this issue, with over 2 million rental homes in California I'm going to go out on a limb and say the ones that have issues with tenants, generally, are the poorer managed ones. 

In the meantime, if you're looking to build a team for wholesaling and managing rentals, focusing on networking and connecting with others in these regions can be highly beneficial.Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss anything related to the Montana market.

when I learned to fly we hoped right in I got in the left seat and very first flight I managed the take off and even landed fairly decently. so yes you do learn on the job so to speak.

Small PHAs are more rural and may managed owned and non-owned housing, non-owned being Sec 8.

You may need a construction manager (a guy a friend who is organized doesn't need to be a pro trades person but doesn't use or party) to daily boots on site be orchestrating who is on first and that no one steals your supplies.

What are some good and bad signs to look out for when searching for a new property manager?

I'm hoping to connect with other California investors in the same boat and learn from people who successfully manage properties out of state.