Hi everyone-We haven’t been able to get renters for our 3 bedroom, 2 bath property in Barryville, NYNow that we are entering into November we are worried that it will be vacant for the winter.Property manager has mentioned AirBNB / STR as an option but with property being empty for 4-5 months now ( long story - last tenants left it in shambles). we are debating whether to sell it as funds are scarce.I’m currently using zillow and posting on FB.Any other resources anyone can recommend for a rural community ?

Hi Michael,Welcome to the community- There are a lot of good professionals and resources here on bigger pockets to learn and grow. 

Below is a link to Josh Andrew's book which is an excellent starting resource, and an e-book from Dave Van Horn about NPL investing. https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Profits-Beginners-essentials-mortgage-ebook/dp/B06Y4C7X6Y/https://www.pprnoteco.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Intro_to_Note_Investing.pdf

I have a nice hi-rise condo unit and I get tons of companies asking if I do MTRs for Visiting Nurses, Tech Professionals, etc.My place is positioned near a number of large DC Metro Hospitals, but since covid work-from-home and recent lift of Eviction Moritorium, I have had few people with jobs, but a ton of people recently evicted looking to rent my place.The one viable group - visiting nurses has been excluded because my HOA will not allow short or mid-term rentals (anything less than one year is a No-No).They claim too many transient tenants cause excessive wear and tear on the property and too many people using resources like the gym, or pool or common areas.I think that's a lot of horse waste!

They can be super helpful and a lot of them are aimed at beginners.Volunteer Your Time: Organizations like Habitat for Humanity are awesome for getting hands-on experience.

But humans are humans, human nature is what it is.

There are a lot of great resources on BiggerPockets, whether you are just getting started or have 30 rentals under your belt.If you have specific interests or questions, find the appropriate forum category to read what others are saying or ask questions. 

This isn’t your average “buyer and seller” market; it’s about connecting with people who have serious goals and the resources to reach them.

You’ve joined a community rich with knowledge, resources, and people eager to help each other succeed in real estate.

Your CPA is the best resource for guiding you through this decision.