When I was doing diligence on our land they were a huge help, walked me through everything they would need and the types of folks I would need to speak with to get it done.

and i think the folks who are talented enough to do that are off doing it

.- I am in the DC Metro area, about 8 hours away....how do folks using VRBO/Airbnb handle check-ins for properties when done remotely? 

Some folks will only book via the OTA based on a belief they have more protection, even if they've stayed w you before. 

Unfortunately most of the folks on BP don't want to hear the bitter truth.

The folks at mass save said there is a new program as of 2023 that offers $5000 per unit for knob and tube remediation and said I could take a heat loan of max $10,000 per unit as well for the balance so I am hoping that is true.

Even if the units aren't completed you will get folks that will want to sign a lease due to location or price.

In turn, folks will always flock to the next new shiny object, especially if it's affordable! 

G'Day Matt,You can only do so much with online research.IMO the online stats and demographics often times don't paint the correct picture.This especially tends to be the case for tertiary markets.Finding folks on the ground that "live and breath" the market is your key to success.Those folks on the ground are the one's that bring the "online stats and demographics" to life per se.They will know more accurately what's going on in their local market pretty much on a daily basis.I've always said that you can research online and find a market that has the best growth and cashflow potential.Find a property for a great price and on a great street and in a great area.But if your property manager or contractor are incompetent or cheats.You will loose money.So start with finding the right people first before finding the right market or deal.Just my opinion.Thanks 

I'm new to the game and looking to meet folks of all experience levels and soak in all this info in like a sponge.