I have a local handyman that helped me hired junk removal company and pest control for the roaches.

I’ve built strong relationships with local agents and other investors in the Hamptons, which helped me discover this off-market property.

Thanks Sarah, I don’t see much house hacking going on in Essex or Dundalk in terms of listings on Zillow or FB so my concern would be finding professional adult roommates that want to house share in that area. i’ve been following a lot of the midterm rental groups in Facebook and the consensus is that contracts have decreased significantly and hospitals are using more local labor pools.

If the tenant fails to provide proof, I would reach out to a local attorney about handling the lease violation appropriately, especially since Texas has specific landlord-tenant laws.

Off market deals I say are not really the bread and butter of most retail agents. 

The local market has a lot of opportunities, especially if you’re looking into multifamily or creative financing.

Use your skills to network with local investors and professionals by attending meetups in the Conroe and Houston area, joining online forums, and connecting with property managers or realtors.

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

These are by far the least amount passive so do your due diligence on understanding how to run a successful STR business and researching local laws on allowing STRs.2.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.