Maybe I’m being a little optimistic, but I feel like this is a good starting point for us.I’m not interested in investing outside of Orange County for our first property since we know the area really well.Networking:I’d also love to attend some real estate meetups around here and connect with people in the space.

It is also for that very reason that you should be wary about going in as I do feel that the Pittsburgh has gone pretty high up in it's property values. 

So, don't feel any less of an investor if you go the property manager route.

@Iliana Herrman while your local market may feel safer there are also markets that will withstand market downturns and appreciate.

I get more bookings from airBnB then from any other OTA yet AirBnB is the OTA I have the least positive feeling towards.I hope the new STR owners/hosts realize the risk they take if they choose to list on a single OTA.I think you have a good reason to follow what you believe. 

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

I’ve definitely been stuck in analysis paralysis, now I feel I really need to make up my mind and target purchasing my first OOS property in the next few months.

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Don't get me wrong, cheerleaders are essential - they make you feel good, are always there to lift you, and cheer you on no matter what.

I know it can feel like uncharted waters at first.