I have been reading the online resources about getting started, searching the market, and even doing tours, but I am hesitant to jump in and buy a house as I have quite a large amount of student debt.

Would love to hear any experiences with this type of strategy if you do a search in the group, you will find a lot of information.

Marie Poe...her account is deactivated, but a search may turn up some of her info if you search the name and someone mentioned her in their replies.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

I found this one on realtor.com by doing a search that only showed me properties with asking prices no higher than $150k

I do it manually (and keep in mind, it also depends on the state and location - VRBO does for some and not for others, Airbnb does for some and not for others) I know many folks happy with Avalara though. 

You can also search for local FB groups that specialize in longer term stays.

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

They cut out all but the best locations and were way more cautious.

Building located in neighborhood I had been interested in from the beginning of investing career.