I'm actively seeking mentorship from someone with experience in similar markets who can shed more light on this process.

Pushing into other, close-by, markets is the best (and maybe only) way to make it work.

You’ll pick up so much just by listening to people who’ve been through the highs and lows of the market.

I'm starting a property management company and I'm curious to know how people have marketed themselves online.

Partner with people in your market.

I don't know how much you have but a build to rent triplex all in our market is 150k liquid normally with full return of capital in 9 months.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

You can also do value add STR & Multi-Family Rentals by starting with distressed properties and using a bridge loan to acquire them with a lower down payment compared to a DSCR loan.Networking – Connect with local investors, wholesalers, and realtors in your target markets.

You can also start by being a "bird dog" and finding off market deals.

Unfortunately there competitiveness in the market and cut throat antics give the other offices (company) a bad name.