Localize City (Homebuyers and investors who want a deeper understanding of neighborhood dynamics and potential risks) 8.

.- Most cities do NOT care if an owner lives in basement, but will not allow a tenant to unless baement has legal egress window.3) Check local statutes if any limitations on how many unrelated roommates are allowed.4) Check with local building dept to see if rental inspections and corresponding requirements.5) Local statutes allow locks on bedroom doors?

They are even featured in articles, have been profiled and interviewed in the local media outlets, look really good online etc. and have a reputation around town as being highly successful because they have been busy buying a lot of units and making themselves look successful even while doing what I would consider very bad deals.It's smoke and mirrors. 

Or the tax event also occurs at conversion....idk just thinking.

For foreclosure connections, I'd look into local wholesalers or auctions.

How can I effectively address the concern of losing Airbnb reviews when convincing a potential client to switch from Evolve to my local property management company?

The best advice I can give you when it comes to operating the business is that you need to be local for your first one or few.

For mentors/coaches, check out local REI meetups here on Biggerpockets, Meetup.com, or Collin County REIA.

Nothing like actually knowing that local market.

I would start local.