Let me know if you’d like a reference!

Remember, they can always refer themselves😊Now, make it a goal to call at least 5-10 of these people EVERY day and ask a MAX OF THREE off the list below of who they know that:Just inherited a homeHad a loved one pass awayIs behind on their mortgage or tax paymentsHas a relative that can’t take care of their house anymoreHas a house they’re having trouble sellingIs facing bankruptcyKnows a probate attorneyKnows a bankruptcy attorneyetcWhy only three off the list per contact?

It can be very rewarding!

@Alex SilangAs someone who does lending I would lend on a long term rental over a short term rental 10/10 timesA STR is more running a business and always having to stay booked whereas long term rental is more stable.Higher reward available = higher riskBanks do not like risk

And it looks like this thread has provided a lot of references to local help.

This is when I get references, credit score, and background check.

@Vy LeRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

What Zach is saying here is that you won't be able to utilize the "STR Loophole" which refers to using any net loss from the STR business to offset any income from other sources like W2 income or 1099 business income.

Thanks in advance for patiently answering my question.PS: I don't have a CPA, and I'm in the process of getting one, but I wanted to get a frame of reference so I can roughly compare notes with anything my future CPA would propose.

Are you referring to the crazy law where if you buy a property from a deceased person (we have had this happen via foreclosure) that you (even if you were the lender) are responsible for inheritence tax.