If I have a specific area I'm looking in I would call multiple agents to ask about the area.I also reach out to communities like this and ask for others' input as well as recommendations for a good crew- handyman, plumbing, etc.Visiting in person sometime in the beginning would be ideal so the neighbors can know you and help give you info when you're gone.And it may just be me but I like to partner with locals

If multiple travel nurses are telling you that the price you want is outside their budget, then the MTR market may not be the right place for you.

I'm on a completely different angle of this.I think you should have way more reserves than the average BPer, especially if you have multiple units.

If multiple choice isn't your thing. ☺ 

After multiple promises of catching up on rent, they are now 3 months behind.

Once you have multiple crews going at once, labor costs can get out of hand very easily.

Have multiple 4 units (B/C asset class) in different parts of city and we average about $100-$120 a month per building.Cheers,Art

This is contradictory from what I see locally and what I have been told by multiple national lenders. 

Here’s the quick-and-dirty lowdown to get you started:1️⃣ Where to Look:LoopNet & Crexi: Good for commercial deals, though the best ones go fast.MLS (Multiple Listing Service): Access through a realtor for hidden gems.Auction Sites: Think Auction.com or HUD homes for distressed properties.Direct Mail Campaigns: Target landlords with older properties (especially those with code violations).2️⃣ Systems for Finding Deals (Step-by-Step):Set Your Criteria: Market, budget, unit count, rehab level.Build a Deal Funnel: Use LoopNet, Crexi, wholesalers, auctions, and brokers.Analyze Quickly: Use a property calculator to see if it cash flows.Direct Outreach: Contact sellers or property managers directly.Get Your Network Tight: Property managers, realtors, contractors—they’ll drop the best leads.3️⃣ What Makes a Good Deal:Cash Flow Positive from Day 1.Below Market Value (usually needs rehab).Upside Potential: Think rent increases, better management, or refinancing options.4️⃣ How to Become the Better/Best:Study the Market Like a Hawk.

Using multiple platforms together and cross-referencing with public records or MLS data (if accessible) can help minimize discrepancies.