I suggest reading through many of these post on this website and the back and forth between long time investors and newbies, tons of valuable information.Now I have a new section 8 tenant, one tenant on the way out, an existing one that is paying, and one empty unit being refurbished.

Hi LoriAs a fellow realtor I would suggest keeping this website in your back pocket for your future clients. https://www.areavibes.com/This website is a great reference point for figuring out what each area is like.It gives you a total LIVABILITY score for each street and zip code.

This starts with how you present yourself and your business, how you answer the phone, your rental listing(s), your website, etc...

Then you have to change your number or go on the 'Do not call Gov website to help stop the repeat calls.  

Hi @Chris BrackshawNot sure what your REI journey has looked like up to this point but as you being your search trying to figure out what areas to look intoThis website is a great reference point for figuring out what each area is like. https://www.areavibes.com/It gives you a total LIVABILITY score for each street and zip code.

Just websites and social?

I have gotten a lot of direct bookings through my websites. majesticcostarica.com johnnysbeachbungalow.com and costaricaprivateresorts.com.  

BP has a list of the recommended books here on the website under STORE  I believe. 

Hi @Jaiden YoungAs you begin your real estate journey something I would recommend for you is this website. https://www.areavibes.com/Use this rating and classification system I have created over time to get an idea of the "Class" for the area - A class B class & so onHere is my rating & classification for each livability score.80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below F

I went to check out their website and neither is listed...the signs have been up for almost 3 weeks in one case.