Giving them a laundry list of items will typically just overwhelm them and create more confusion instead of giving them a smaller step process to get more confidence to get the ball rolling and then they can get into the weeds on their state when they get the contractors out there, have local bids come in, and dial in their plan. 

The markets I'm focused on for my next MTR are my local market here in NC as well as Colorado Springs.

Looking to network with local investors, etc...will definitely keep my eyes open for any local meetups!

Go to local real estate investing meetups at least monthly for six months and don't bring up the partnership until after three months of them.

The best part of BiggerPockets is the incredible connections you can make, especially with so many local investors in the area.

Then research local regulations and tourism and data. 

Those are usually not local hard money lenders.

I used a local buyers-agent, he took alot of hassle out of my hands, he was worth the $$ and then some.

You will need to see what your local laws state but for me I give a 14/30 day notice which is 14 days to stop breaking the lease or be out in 30. 

Our network partner, Erika Gilbert, identified this gem through local market connections.