You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

I've been attending meet ups in S.F and San Jose recently.

3) I include wording that I charge $100 for every HOA meeting I must attend due to tenant actions.4) Security deposit or move-in fee.

All most famous ''gurus'' that I know own ministorages and very few own sf, because they understand where they make more $ and spend less time.I attended a boot camp 3 years ago about mini storages in Indianapolis, it was a very good course.

Attend a couple meetups/REIA meetings and talk to others about what you want to do and where you feel your holes are, and have them help you for free, to at least refine that list so you can talk to Jake and ask how he will help with your specific gaps in knowledge.

Columbus is also home to OSU, which constantly develops real estate, employs lots of jobs, and attracts students from the US and internationally to attend. 

Thank you Eric, we have some great networking & masterminding events coming up!

I am probably going to try renting my unused basement for STR in any event due to incremental cash flow (STR loophole or not due) but wanted to check on the right accounting treatment. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tax-smart-real-estate-...

Hello Saulo, I have two STRs and the main things my cleaners do - Reliability - they live close to where I operate so that's always a plus Availability - I do constantly update the calendar so they know well in advance of turnoversPictures - they always send pictures after they're done in the event we have a discrepancy with a guest (it will happen)Additionals - if I ran out of something, they will get it an add it to the invoice. 

Driving for dollars and attending local real estate meetups can help you find motivated sellers and build relationships.