Originally posted by @Zee Abbas:@Anish Tolia United definitely does the calculation to determine when their plane purchase will pay out- in fact payout time is likely one of their top driving metrics these days due to airlines being cash poor.

For investors in resort-owned areas this would seem to be a beneficial thing as it will limit STRs to those areas only, likely driving up prices.

Networking with local real estate agents, joining real estate investment groups, and even driving around neighborhoods looking for potential properties can help you get started.  

v=oB6iQnyO1c4This is the web address of the discussion with Gary Pickren that John U. referenced.

Could drive to Reno in 4 hours. 

If you're not familiar with the area, I would  come for a weekend and drive/walk through areas you might be interested in.

There are millions of people who live in NY, Philly, NJ.. all driving distance.. there is still demand in the Poconos area. 

Since you already own a couple properties.Really just drive around, find beat down houses then start dialing. 

I am driving home from work and see the Subway sign which sounds good.  

I live locally so I drive over to the property and she is speeding off just as I pull up with officers.