Generally it felt like a well run establishment.

There's a lot to this and I can't explain it all in one post.

Hitting someone cold will not give you that leverage.As Russell said, investing long distance is extremely risky without an established crew and contacts in the area you are looking. 

Not trying to be a buzz-kill but there is a lot to the STR business, it is challenging and not the ‘layup’ it was briefly during COVID, and certainly not a quick income replacement scheme.

Try to establish relationships with common services needed for your property, such as, plumber, electrician, handyman, septic, lawn, locks, etc. 9.

As a wholesaler you have to work a lot to make a deal, it takes great deal of effort to find and close a good deal especially when you are just starting out.

Again, it's about establishing a connection. 3) We did a property walk-through.

I also know a professional property manager is more efficient, has better marketing, established policies to handle problems and prevent losses, knows and complies with the law better, and more.But maybe you can do it as well as the PM.

@Nam PhamContracts: Have a detailed contract outlining the scope of work, deadlines, payment schedules, and materials to be used.Updates: Establish a schedule for regular updates, such as weekly calls or video conferences, to discuss progress and any issues.Project Management: Utilize project management tools like Trello, Asana, to track progress, manage tasks, and store documents.Documentation: Request regular photo and video updates.

Younger folks in the process of building their portfolio are likely to accept a higher level of risk than older folks with more established estates.