the shenandoah area seems to be the new 'secret.' as a former str host, if i was to buy one again, i would..- not buy in a seasonal market, or if i do, ONLY expect to generate $$ in the peak season when i run my numbers- buy something with very low overhead (not an expensive SFH)- make sure it cashflows as a LTR (have a backup plan)- do a more creative stay (glamping, redone vintage camper, etc)

@Max Couper, you should come out a meetup in Berkeley hosted by @Tyler Jahnkehttps://www.meetup.com/realestateunited/events/296118761/Good luck on your journey,-Arlen

Hey Stanley I’m a Real Estate Broker in Staten Island and host bi-monthly investor meetups.

After 10 years of hosting, I don't spend much time each month on my 4 STRs, but newbies who like to watch their cameras, obsess about a lot of (often unnecessary) details, and pile on a bunch of tech (channel managers, dynamic pricing tools, etc.) all at once will spend MUCH more in time, and that's worth something for sure.

I host a monthly meetup, and there are several others in the area that would be smart to check out. 

My question is, how do I find other clients to host their property for them? 

In my experience the people that book further out are less likely to notice your place until you have 30 or so good reviews, super host status, etc.

@Cory J ThorntonI'm hosting a Triangle Deal Maker Sessions tomorrow, 9:30 a.m. if you want to attend. 600 Glenwood (Hampton Inn).

You always need cushion for cost overruns, closing costs, time delays, and all the host(s) of things that can go wrong with a flip.

We use Hostfully to manage our mid term properties.