Build a team-Get a property manager to handle the daily stuff,and maybe even a local handyman in your chosen state.Use online platforms for rent payments, maintenance requests, and communication.Touch base with your property and team, build relationships with tenants.

The city wants to limit "abuse" of the STR platform.

@Bruce Lynn sorry you have to go through this but very grateful for this platform to hopefully get you some answers and help educate the rest of us at the same time!  

Here are 3 recommendations that I think are helpful for new members of the platform:1.

Effectively, this wipes out every penny I made from ALL of the investments on their platforms over the past 2 years.Of course there is risk. 

It can notify hosts when supplies are running low and help keep track of usage over time.Hostfully: Hostfully provides a comprehensive platform for managing vacation rentals, including inventory tracking.

But even if they were legit, how much could you learn by investing $35 into tax liens themselves instead of paying them? 

Can you do it on the regular platforms like Zillow?

Here are some markets to consider, along with some general advice on how to connect with people in these areas:Promising Markets in TennesseeChattanoogaKnoxvilleMemphisClarksvilleJohnson CityKingsportClevelandCookevilleJacksonFranklinConnecting with Local Investors and ProfessionalsJoin Local Real Estate Investment Groups: Look for local REI meetups or groups on platforms like Meetup.com and BiggerPockets.Attend Real Estate Conferences and Seminars: Events like the Tennessee Apartment Association's annual conference or local real estate expos can be valuable for networking.Contact Local Real Estate Agents and Brokers: Reach out to agents and brokers who specialize in multifamily properties in your target markets.

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