Watch, learn, listen, network like crazy. 

Networking How did you finance this deal?

They offer a wide variety of DSCR loans and are very responsive.

You grow wide, before you grow deep. 

So starting with an agent probably won't work.Your best bet is to start networking, going to meetups, etc.  

They can provide you with insights and access to deals that might not be widely advertised.

I think we may focus on somewhere in the midwest and plan to make trips out when purchasing and to meet people and network first. 

If you’re not already continue focusing on building your network and good things will start to happen.

For us it varies by property - smaller more urban units can be 80,90% Airbnb whereas larger beach houses can be as low as 30% Airbnb but company wide on 65 or so doors last I checked was 40% Airbnb, 30% VRBO, 30% Other (Direct, Marriott, Google, Booking.com, Jetblue/Allegiant Airlines, others).

NETWORK!!!