But a good broker/firm that has a large presence could point you in the right direction. 

I have rental income from a long-term unit, but short-term rentals are new territory for me.Thanks to everyone for your feedback.

That includes marketing, being at REI meetings, having an online presence, and there are so many other people digging for off market deals, so you have to find a way to separate yourself from the competition somehow 

Gang territories often make a difference.

I'm thinking turn key would eliminate/delay some of the capex and maintenance and ultimately make the vacancies easier to fill but then I'm getting into more expensive territory.

Properties are priced quite low there and the presence of University of Georgia has created a high demand for students looking for housing.

If someone on here could give me insight on where to focus energies in the initial stages of growing your presence, it would be greatly appreciated.

Some of it depends on how big a presence you have.

I guess there's a little part of me that's kind of shy in connecting with new people, especially in unfamiliar territory, but it's also excites me. 

Perhaps one of those investors is looking to branch out into fix and flip territory.