In one case they used a notary at the local US consulate.

I use Facebook marketplace as my way of marketing my rentals.

I'm excited to take some of those pictures and see how it improves.Something we have done that seems to gain attention is our first image is a collage of 4 of our top photos plus the property name and marketable info.

I always underwrite it at 70% ltv, 25 yr am, market rate.

St Louis is not an expensive market but you want to make sure you don't get into a terrible area. 

Quote from @Sean Pedeflous: I own a duplex in Fayetteville Arkansas and the city is buying part of my backyard to add a trail which connects to a great local park.

.- Short-Term Rentals in Non-Traditional Markets: Secondary markets like Florence, Alabama, are ideal for short-term rentals.

If anyone has experience in the Connecticut market, I'd love to connect and hear advice.

I've also signed up for New Orleans REI meet ups in the upcoming weeks in hopes of making valuable connections in the local market. 

The systemic trouble is in a few high growth markets in the US.