All you are going to do is put a deposit on it, hold it, and then try to resell it into a much smaller network than it is on now.

The most accurate way is to network with other investors in your market.

Welcome Maxine. best of luck on your journey, if i can help in anyway would love to connect. go to as many networking events and mingle. as well as learn here on this awesome forum. the best way to learn would always be taking action.

Quote from @Tom Pappas: As a former CPA and attorney who managed a distressed property investment fund, I've analyzed countless real estate opportunities.

NETWORK!!!

Finding it through your Facebook sphere shows the power of networking, and keeping the rehab cosmetic was a smart way to minimize risk and maximize profit.One thought: Have you factored in holding costs, loan interest, and potential market fluctuations during the 45 days?

For STRs, material participation rules apply, and STR income is treated as non-passive, allowing losses to offset active income.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Imagine if the investors approached it as a work-shop to co-op networks, ideas, resources to change direction of things.... 

@Adam RossRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

There are no speakers or presentations allowed, just networking.