Here's what works for me: 1) Posting your property on Facebook Marketplace2) Craigslist3) Talk to local universities or big corporations who may need short or long term housing for their clients4) Property managers are hit or miss.

In addition, I would give the tenant information about the local place that handles rental assistance programs.

I’m a local Pittsburgh Wholesaler and ex Army Vet.

Many local banks/CU's will go to 85% CLTV.

Hey Nathan, I'm a local broker and PM.

A lot of times its real estate agents or investor/agent hybrids that build youtube channels for their local market and CRUSH it. like multiple deals a month.

With technology and the right culture property management companies can be successful with a mix of local and remote team members. 

Should I have my local friends stay in the Airbnb and give me reviews so that I can get the ball rolling? 

Local investor focused realtors will have multiple referrals for you to check out and interview.

Post on local Facebook pages for contractor referrals, go to local REIAs, and ask your potential agents and PMs (even if not using a PM at first...you may at some point).There is only so much that service providers can do and many of them are far from "experts"; so, be prepared to be your own expert at being willing to figure stuff out as you move forward.