I think it makes someone look foolish to state something is a bad investment in a forum where many people, operators and money partners alike, have made lots of money working together on that specific type of investment.Whereas I may not be an expert at the things that I referenced above, what I am an expert at is buying properties under market value in 5 cities in Arizona.

The demand for vacation rentals in places like Destin, 30A, and Panama City Beach remains strong.

Having lived in IN for 8 years before moving to Austin TX, I believe this city offers great opportunity now and much potential.

The city required the road to be extended a few feet, along with water and sewer.

Starting with the Right PropertyGiven that this is your first STR and you’re planning to manage remotely, I’d suggest focusing on a market with a strong local infrastructure for short-term rentals—like Panama City Beach or Destin.

I agree 250 MAP clients is a lot, even in a city the size of Pittsburg.

The neighbor was the hottest in the twin cities and this house has 83 businesses cards of realtors who showed the property.

Absent them, risk is controllable over time.I self manage a SFH in the Bay Area in a very pro-tenant city (some cities are a little less pro-tenant than others).

There are certainly value-added opportunities in the city.

Pairing that with relationship-building will help you uncover off-market opportunities and find local experts who can guide you.For meetups, here are a few ideas:Indianapolis Real Estate Investors Association (Indy REIA): They have a mix of virtual and in-person events and are a good starting point for networking with other investors in the Indy market.Louisville Real Estate Investors Group (REIG): A similar organization for the Louisville market, with educational and networking opportunities.Check out BiggerPockets Meetups: Many cities have local meetups organized by investors active on BiggerPockets, and they often include virtual options.Facebook Groups: Look for local investing groups like "Indianapolis Real Estate Investors" or "Louisville REI."