@Lauren DiMeoRecommend 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.

In fact I'll be visiting Fort Wayne to explore from 7/20-7/23, drop a line if any particular area/places I should check out!

Once you’re comfortable and have a solid team, you can start exploring value-add opportunities.

This may include exploring options such as negotiating a mutual agreement to terminate the lease or determining if there are any lease terms or local laws that might allow for termination.

Because of its proximity to the Common and downtown, it could easily get $200 a night in the off season, and $1,200 during September and October.Very long winded, but all that is to say, we’ve done a lot of planning and research, and now we’re exploring how to actually set this in motion.

@Sam Trulli, have you ever thought about exploring single-family homes with in-law suites that can be sourced as an STR?

I found commercial building on LoopNet and want to explore buying it. 

I would also explore the different rental strategies- long-term, medium-term, short-term, or rent-by-the-room.

I have been studying for the past six months by reading books and listening to podcasts, and exploring the site's flow and insights. 

exploring different options right now, might start with something temporary for now and then maybe change things permanently later if the codes allow itit's definitely a bit of a strange building...but the whole building is built like that so maybe that's the "in" thing these days hai am sure i will have a zillion more questions down the road...thank you all!!