I'm a construction management consultant (so similar to engineering) and investor/agent in the Boston area so I get the need to want/need to stay local.

Quote from @Marcus Ball: After struggling with local rehab properties in California, I switched to build-to-rent developers and chose a 1031 exchange.

You will need their advice on your state & local laws to properly proceed.

For more bookings, consider promoting on social media or offering last-minute deals.Regarding ticket partnerships, local attractions or smaller groups might be more flexible than larger platforms like Xplorie.

Staying informed about local policies is critical.Opportunities to LeverageLess Competition: Many investors are sitting on the sidelines right now due to fear or uncertainty.

While I always prefer to do deals with local, responsive agents.

It was off market, I paid a local bird dog $20k for helping to get it to the close and even including that $20k at market rate it met the 1% rule.Today my underwriting would not have a 1% ratio with 80% LTV as positive cash flow in class C.  

You could even try reaching out directly to local agents or small real estate firms.

DSCR recently came popular in the loan brokerage and private credit space with the rise of STRs and MTRs.Your local bank lenders will have the best rates typically.  

Have you tried calling the local police department, or sheriff's department, or the Texas Rangers depending on where this theft took place.