I recommend selecting an investment city based on the following criteria.Key Criteria for Choosing an Investment CityRents Must Outpace InflationFinancial freedom depends on rental income growing faster than inflation.

Also started posting in some facebook groups and making some traction.

Hi All,I have a SF LTR that I’m self-managing on the passive side.

Short term it is difficult to make the numbers work, the cost of new construction and the time it takes to zone-plan-build are usually the main reasons why private investors stay clear.

I also suspect that most can recognize having occupancy gaps filled by an alternate OTA is a positive outcome. you can stay on a single OTA if you desire or you can follow the advice of the experienced posts that suggest otherwise.  

Attitude and professionalism are paramount; product knowledge next, and then there's your contact/follow-up systems.Put that together, price-test against the market, and you'll have a sustainable, constantly expanding, and very profitable venture.Good luck! 

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You are probably better off going with one that has a branch you can visit and get to know the management.

You're on the right track to reach out for help here and also to look to your area for potential partnerships.