When I ask others at my local meet ups they just reply with "I've been doing it for a while" or "lots of practice."

We bought a property that we feel is assessed by the our local government too high.

Hi Jared, I’m a local agent here in Indianapolis and also an investor myself.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

You'll gain valuable insights into evaluating deals, financing, and managing properties.Local NetworkingPlug into local investor meetups in your area, the Pensacola area should have tons of groups.

My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

Network with local investors to understand what formulas they're using.3.

Using these parts of local zoning can lead to potential deals.  

Just started our own firm investing in and managing property in our relatively new (~5 years now) home in Charleston, SC.Happy to be a resource to anyone and look forward to making quality local connections!

Quote from @Noah Laker: I'm a local broker and investor, and manage 100+ Airbnb properties for clients.