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.

I've talked to two local agents about possible price points to list at, but it almost seems like they are pulling numbers out of a hat.

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.

Allen, go out of your local area to invest.  

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

Local property managers or agents can often provide trusted referrals, and real estate meetups are also great for connections.Wishing you the best!

Sees a lot of off market stuff because he is a property manager as well.The toughest part about investing outside of your locality is finding boots on the ground that you can trust.

As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

I have called my local credit unions and I can't borrow against the house because It has already been gutted and is deemed uninhabitable.

So, I reached out to a local brokerage, and they referred me to an agent with significant experience.This man has built a $30 million portfolio himself, and in just a couple of meetings, he completely shifted my perspective.