You can also offer to assist them in small ways, like researching properties or helping with social media.

Quote from @Laura Krukowski: I am a real estate agent in the Catskills if you need any assistance in buying!

The market rate for a full-service STR co-hosting company is 25% gross after cleaning fees.On average the following would be included... 24/7 guest communication, vender oversight, weekly updates on the OTA listings, make sure maintenance and deep cleanings get done...but owner pays the expense, stain removal on linens, marketing the property, keep supplies stocked...again owner pays the expense, keep property guidebooks updated (digital copy and hard copy), security (locks, cameras etc.) oversight, bi-weekly pricing software management, walk the property regularly, provide monthly reports, and obviously any guest problems that arise time to time.

I thought to myself, even though I have been selling for about 25 years, if I were to buy in their jurisdiction I would find an excellent agent to assist me.

They are also more flexible with LLCs and can streamline the underwriting process, focusing on the cash flow of the property which further assists scaling your portfolio. 

Please feel free to comment or connect with me directly.Thank you so much for your time and assistance!

Once I had their agreement I called the guest who refused to answer, so I called the cabin phone and let it ring for like 2 minutes until someone finally answered.I explained they knew the house rules, they signed my digital rental agreement that clearly spells out max occupancy and they signed up in the OTA with 7 guests, but only listed 6 people on the digital RA.  

Meaning, they are not willing to:- sell their property off market- go into contract with a wholesaler- sell their property for a discount (i.e. they want 'top dollar')In cases like these, an agent can still assist the homeowner by helping them sell the traditional way.That said, wholesaling can be lucrative so I echo the advice you've received here - get out there and speak to people in the industry who are willing to share helpful information.All the best!

I might know of a company that can assist you. 

How long did it take you to get rental assistance funds from the state?