I would try to tie those experiences and skill sets to your REI path.  

Anyone have any recent experience with Aloha?

Would love to learn from your experiences.4.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Arizona is more landlord-friendly, and I’m familiar with the area, which makes it appealing.For those with experience in either market, what are your thoughts?

It was an enormous rehab and I didn't have the experience or the contractors to take it on.

In our experience, the #1 mistake landlords make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.

I’ve been looking into areas like Oakhurst, Mariposa, Yosemite West, and surrounding towns.If you own or manage a vacation rental in this region, I’d love to hear about your experience.

Quote from @Kyle Kline: Hello,I am curious if anybody has experience using short note investing to raise funds for an investment property down payment.

Managing a rental property can be challenging, especially if it’s your first experience.