Finding someone who understands your niche and goals is definitely going to be valuable for long term growth. 

Sharing an article I wrote last year on BiggerPockets on financing options for small multifamily investment properties in case it helps!

Build relationships with local architects and expeditors - they're usually the first to know about upcoming zoning changes and can provide valuable insights.

https://www.ksl.com/article/5684021/employees-with-tank-comp...

Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog4.

Interesting article about “Squatters’ Rights” in California; how they originated and their intended purpose vs. how they are currently being taken advantage of.California's Squatter's Enable Tenancy Rights After Just 30 Days, Raising Concerns Among Property Owners About Housing Security

Nice article though I read it. :-)

I suggest reading this BP article on the core 4.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

Per Bornstein law in this article: https://bornstein.law/the-stench-of-lawsuits-over-oakland-tr..."

I think this is a valuable reminder to newer or less-seasoned investors, that successful STR's are BUILT, not always bought. #3, Old coach is my favorite!