BP is a great community, a wealth of knowledge up here!

Focusing on building knowledge, credit, and some capital is key.

If you would really like to explore the sector : why not go and message 10 to 20 operators and offer to look after their property or clean their property for a month in exchange for their knowledge and details on the numbers.

They tend to have less experience, less knowledge, fewer resources, and are more likely to be crooked than a large company that's been around for 30 years.

Send me a PM to discuss further if you have any questions - always looking to network and share knowledge with other LI investors

To my knowledge, Hostfully is the only platform that can integrate multiple Airbnb and VRBO accounts.

That being said, I think (from my cursory knowledge of the two cities) that Houston is a generally better market than Cincinnati.

You’ll find plenty of friendly, knowledgeable people willing to respond to your posts.

What’s required for success in this is deep knowledge of real estate in general and the area in particular; experience in real estate and the local laws, etc.; and capital to pay for options, marketing, legal counsel, accounting, tax advise, etc.  

My passion lies in expanding my portfolio of long-term rentals and diving into property flipping as I grow in this journey.My main goals are to connect with like-minded investors and professionals, share experiences, and soak up as much knowledge as I can from this incredible community.If you’re based in Georgia or working on similar projects, I’d love to connect and hear about your journey!