For experienced out-of-state investors, where have you invested?

outcomes are on you, the investor.you may want to review these threads to see what others experiences were.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...

I'm pretty new to the game and would love to get some advice from more experienced investors here!

For the experienced cohosts in the group, I’d love to get your thoughts on payment processing options for cohosting companies (LLCs) that position themselves as property management companies but operate without a broker’s license.As an investor and soon-to-be STR entrepreneur, my business will initially focus on managing a small portfolio of vacation rentals with plans to scale. 

Every PM I've met has at least several bad reviews, but I'm hoping this helps. 

Research shows that the more experienced home buyers have a longer and generally more specific list of demands than first-time home buyers.If our buyer does not have a home tour checklist, I give them a version that I have used for years (I did not create it, another investor shared it with me and I have used it). 

These include accidents (I recently had 2 units destroyed by fire), natural disasters (I have had two units each hit by 2 hurricanes), property management turn over (they sell or stop being as good, I have experienced both), or turn over of team (I am turning over at handyman and I suspect plumber), or just wear n tear of property (slab leak in poor location, sewer pipes rotted out (one unit this month), roof, foundation issue, etc.).  

Great guy, very knowledgeable and experienced. 

That said, plenty of successful investors do it without one by working with experienced agents and focusing on building a strong network.

All Contractors are subject to the lender’s determination that the contractors are qualified and experienced, have all appropriate credentials required by the state, are financially able to perform the duties necessary to complete the renovation work in a timely manner, and agree to indemnify the borrower for all property losses or damages caused by its employees or subcontractors.Multiple Specialized Contractors:Ø Since this is a limited repair/renovation program, no General Contractor is required.