There is a robust community here in town though for STR/MTR - I highly recommend connecting with the meetups and the locals that are STR experts!

The rest: hiring for acquisitions and dispositions roles, finding qualified and legitimate buyers, building a network in each market (inspectors, realtors, etc), having robust operations and processes in place, all while conducting an honest, reputable business with homeowners is very hard.

Fueled by a robust education system, a supportive business environment, and an enviable quality of life, Austin continues to magnetize companies and is poised to lead tech innovation for years to come.

If the appreciation is due to great climate, no room for further development, robust economy, etc) then the long term appreciation is more likely. 

A robust medical community also. 50%+ of the population here are renters. 

I personally like Zillow for screening and listing my units then once I have a signed lease, I move them over to Avail which is much more robust for managing tenants (if you're self-managing which I recommend starting out).

Hello Investor,Congratulations on building a robust real estate portfolio in just three years!

The Tampa Bay area continues to experience robust growth, driven by its thriving job market, world-class amenities, and unparalleled quality of life.

I would suggest doing a trust if possible, as it provides more robust protections than a normal LLC would. 

Situated in Houston's vibrant inner loop, it ranks among the city's most coveted and rapidly expanding neighborhoods.Job Growth: Houston is expected to add approximately 57,600 jobs in 2024, continuing its trend of robust employment growth.