Does this mean the realtor does not have exclusive rights to sell the property and the owner is probably advertising the same property on one of those by owner sites?

So, I called the appraiser and explained that I would meet him on site to go over the paperwork.  

I found a property on an auction site that I'd like to bid on.

We're also starting to scour other forums for possible investments outside the traditional MLS sites, and other areas like upstate NY. 

I've been on the scavenger hunt trying to find it, county site has a summary only.

Just wanted to introduce myself and enjoying the Bigger Pockets site and forums.

I have never used that site.

Quote from @Theodore Sutton: Check out the site meetup.com and also the events page on BP for meetings up in your area to meet people like this and build relationships.

Some people are mentioning how they’ve been successful buying OOS site unseen.BUT, let’s keep in mind that that was a totally different market ago where almost everybody succeeded (low rates, incredible appreciation etc.) 

I have a feeling just starting out my home is not going to get much exposure on sites like air bnb or vrbo until I get some good reviews.If anyone has experience in this market I would be intrigued to hear how best to manage my new STR.