You will usually not get a good enough deal, and you will be competing in the purchase against retail buyers, especially in today's market. 

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Find and try to go to some Real estate investor meetups (REIA)- look on Facebook, Meetup or just search online- those are mostly held in the evenings during the week, so even working full-time you could probably attend a couple per month. 

Found through lots of online research and connecting with an agent who works with investors.

In addition to real estate, I’m an entrepreneur and proud owner of several online businesses.Beyond real estate, I’m a certified jeweler, having graduated from GIA, and I’m also a certified Day Trader and FL Housing-certified for affordable housing programs.

We use Quickbooks Online and took a class with our CPA to learn the basics - Well worth it! 

., National Retailers & Shipping Companies, local schools and BankingCrime is 1.06 Violent Crimes & 9.82 for Property CrimesSchools are on average 6/7 out of 10. 

Find a reputable roofing company-look at online reviews and find one that has been in business for a while...ideally local company.Inspect the roof-are shingles curling? 

Additionally, you can network with other real estate professionals and investors—if they own STRs, they can likely refer you to their CPA.If you prefer not to attend in-person meetups, consider joining local real estate groups online to connect with both tax professionals and investors.

I'd recommend joining local meetups or online forums to network.