Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

I second all that has been said above - all of those folks referenced have been really helpful to me and have added lots of value to so many BP community members, especially in our local marketplace.

Are you going to continue your investing locally? 

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But they are usually a bit expensive I believe.I would also go to your local REIA and ask around there.

From what I have heard, Dayton is a similar market, and you will ALWAYS save money by investing locally by not needing to hire a Property Manager (yet).

Did you finance this deal with a local bank or credit union?

Starting with the Right PropertyGiven that this is your first STR and you’re planning to manage remotely, I’d suggest focusing on a market with a strong local infrastructure for short-term rentals—like Panama City Beach or Destin.

It was just an offer (costs extra) through a local lender I used!

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