Quote from @Derek Wilke: Hello Everyone,I am joining Bigger Pockets today seeking professional connections.

Unfortunately most lack the balance sheet to obtain favorable financing, can't afford to put any skin in the game and fail to make a compelling reason for why the investment makes sense or to justify the structure they are seeking.

This is often more difficult to find but one strategy would be to talk with STR investors who are active in the market there. 

As Account Closed mentioned, the first question is to decide if you want to invest actively or passively. 

Often the owners are active in selling and trading with other arcades and you can slide right in and purchase one they’ve been trying to sell or trade.What games are you looking for?

I know when I was an active Broker my SOP  was get listing open escrow with buyer to be determined and order the preliminary title report prior to spending money on marketing someones property..

Readers should seek professional advice.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Greg makes a great point about reaching out to active brokers, those connections can be invaluable.

I find this screens out any guests that could have issues and lays the groundwork for a great stay.It also weeds out folks (in our case) that aren't understanding the distance to town and certain activities in our area.