In Texas, Brazoria, El Paso, Fort Bend, McLennan, Montgomery, and Williamson counties all have recently-filed Recorder's docs that you can search online for free without paying a fee whatsoever.

Go to ones which are run by individuals who bring in experts like Fort Bend RE meet up used to happen in Rudy's etc., 

BP friends,My wife and I have decided to dip into real estate in the South Bend, Elkhart, Mishawaka Indiana region.

I am a new investor in south bend/Mishawaka area.

I am based out of Portland, Oregon and Bend, Oregon.

Do your best and make wise choices, just like you would with your own home.When you apologize profusely or bend over backwards to coddle your tenant (like sitting with them for six hours), it gives them the impression you're trying to cover up a mistake and it shows weakness, not professionalism.

I know there's not a lot of inventory right now but that doesn't mean you should bend on your numbers.

I had one at a previous home in Bend (about 3 hrs from you) I lived in and I loved it.  

Those banks have more loose lending standards and might be more willing to bend rules a little bit.

Only thing I'll add is that I've heard of this only in areas (such as Bend, OR) where there are limited supply of permits for STR properties.