I feel that MLS is not accurate because not all property managers put them in. 

Second, their website does not mention a single thing about COMPLETED projects.  

Are you currently self-managing or do you have a management company?

Long term rentals are easier to manage and come with less risk.

I am from Ohio and will be down in Atlanta from 1/9/24-1/12/24 and was hoping to network with some real estate investors for lunch or a coffee (or at a project you might be working on).

A major part of the success or failure of an STR investment is the design, furnishing and management plan.

I went in one day and manager asked if I would be interested in buying a shell that was in default.

Do you recommend making relationship with property management companies?

Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice about the management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - tells you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.

However if you are self managing, that is work.