Along with your list, consider building a local team in each market to make managing your STR easier.

I can also send you list of contacts to help you build your team.

A little about me: i’m new to the real estate world and eager to learn everything I can to build a successful investing journey.

There's always more to learn and building a network is essential to growth and success. 

Get on a budget, build your emergency fund, pay off all debts, save up.

The only rentals I'll consider is if I can do a build to rent.

Hire an HVAC contractor to go check it out, of course. 

It's a relationship game more than anything, so if you're building strong relationships with them and providing a consistent product, you'll be golden.

Does this all come from the general contractor?

Quote from @Daron Williams: I just invested in a tax deed here in texas it was a beautiful lot right on lake sam rayburn. i have it on the market for sale the only problem is you have to have two lots to build on.. i found the person that owns the lot to the right of me and there willing to possibly sale there lot the only problem is i dont have the money or the credit  to purchase it.