In Oceanside, New non-hosted STRs are prohibited outside of the Coastal Zone as of February 10, 2024.Most HOA's do not allow rentals less than 30 days so that is likely not an option unless you find a couple of places on the water that allow it but usually tough to find below $1M. 

My work is mainly with investors and I co- host a women's investing in Allentown group.

Another way, you could connect with a host via Airbnb/ VRBO Facebook groups in the area you're searching and ask them what they do and how they handle it.

Also I am highly suspect of a company that would use an endorsement on their hope page of the controversial author Regina Jackson, whose claim to fame is hosting expensive workshops and writing books that claim all white people are racists. 

Hey Serena, we host a monthly meetup event on the first Wednesday of each month (skipping January due to the Holidays) at Lucid Winery on R St.Next meetup will be February 5th.

Brandon Turner and Scott Trench were gracious hosts when I was a guest!! 

Besides registering with the city, are there any other steps required to setup as a STR/Airbnb host in Alexandria?

You picked a good week to meet other investors: the RPA is hosting their annual RPA-CON Friday and Saturday in Milwaukee.

BP should make you a guest host!

If you are looking to build connections specifically in the DFW metroplex I have been hosting a monthly meetup for the past 3 or so years, id love to connect and get you some more info!