I'd ask for referrals, and reach out to some local folks and see what is working and not.Best of luck!

Look up local investors on social media and follow them and comment and like their posts so they get used to seeing your name.

If you want to build a large number of properties, get connected with local meetups. 

Start by networking with local investors, identifying target neighborhoods, running numbers on potential deals, and lining up financing so you're ready to act when the right opportunity comes up!

As for finding a contractor, asking local investors for recommendations is a great start.

I'm local to Stamford and always willing to talk about the market or anything relating to real estate in general, feel free to reach out.

Use crime maps and local insights to guide your search.9.

Hi Michael, we're a national lender, so if you need financing in either locale, feel free to reach out!

So going to attempt something more local first. :)We definitely want to invest in true vacation rentals as well but this will be a good learning process with not as much risk to start.  

Private equity firms seem to favor larger operations with scalable systems, while smaller mom-and-pop firms are often acquired by local players or regional operators looking to expand their footprint.If you’re looking for actionable intel, reaching out to brokers specializing in the sale of PM firms could provide useful leads.