The honest answer here is in this marketplace not knowing what you're doing the risk is high.Knowing what I know now on the forums is totally different.

Obviously it wouldn’t be people selling in your state, they already have a realtor. 

Two part question: I am just about ready to get my first STR up and running and am looking for advice on anywhere else I should be listing the property besides the obvious Airbnb/VRBO.

Also, the total acreage of the property would be needed as there can be acreage limits for DSCR loans.

@Natasha Rooney I am obviously, but think Arizona is a great place to invest in multi right now. 

Plus, letting a unit sit vacant for 6 months without approving needed maintenance is totally Irresponsible on your behalf.I’m glad we gave you a 30 day notice and would do so in a heart beat again to any other landlord with a similar mindset to yours.Much success 

There are also limitations of how much total loss from RE you can take against your W2 unless you are a RE Professional.

Any pointers or resources outside this community are totally welcome ! 

The greatest profits are in properties that can be repositioned to a higher and better use, or appreciate the highest over time, or will throw off a TRUE cash flow of 20% per annum on total investment (cash + debt + capital investment). 

For example, there are a grand total of a whopping 34 multi family properties currently on market for under $500k.