To succeed in Cleveland's short-term rental market, research local regulations, analyze potential locations, find ideal properties, build a network, plan renovations, stay connected with BiggerPockets, focus on modern bathrooms, cozy outdoor spaces, and practical amenities.Good luck!

Network = Forums/FB/Meetup groups/1:1 coffeeCheck out Meetups here on BP website = https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...3.

You might also want to network with local businesses that may have relocating employees or contractors in need of housing.Local Regulations: Some areas have different rules for mid-term rentals than for long-term or short-term rentals, so make sure you're compliant with local laws.If you're new to mid-term rentals, connecting with investors or property managers already working in this space can be invaluable.

Laminate countertops can hold up pretty well and if damaged, will need to come out of the security deposit - lower cost product, so a larger percent of it gets paid for if damaged. 

Check out the FaceBook Group "San Angelo's Investor & Entrepreneur Network" they may or may not still be doing monthly meet ups.  

BiggerPockets Forums and MarketplaceOf course, BiggerPockets is an invaluable resource for networking, learning, and finding deals.

Are there specific networking events or forums within the BiggerPockets community that you recommend?

The larger the mortgage, the more likely you are to refi.

Property manager helping to guide, and now stepping up to next level with networking.

So, real estate agents may do it part-time, but rarely do they do it well.Recommend 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.