Quote from @Marcus Ball: After struggling with local rehab properties in California, I switched to build-to-rent developers and chose a 1031 exchange.

Hey Isadore, Send the tenant a notice of non-payment and have the tenant go down to their local public housing authority office, HRA, or Department of Social Service office and provide them with the notice.

Facebook Groups, local meetups

Also, look up your local REIA and check Meetup dot com.

He's a local CPA that is great. 

Yep check BP and Meetup.com or Eventbrite for local meetups @Baron Wheeler

Johnson City could be a great spot for STRs, especially if you focus on hospital staff rotations, visiting professors, or traveling professionals, which would balance out any seasonal dips in tourism.For STRs, consider targeting weekend travelers exploring the Appalachian Trail, Boone Lake, or local festivals.

Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.

Successful BRRRRs are challenging enough to do local to you.  

To build momentum, I’d start small, assemble a reliable local team, and ensure the properties I invest in have strong fundamentals.