Any other areas - same suggestion that you do due diligence in more than numbers or online opinions.

If your PM is out renting your unit or cordianting turn over or make ready they need to be given some time to respond.. and most now have pretty robust on line systems that owners can just pop on line and see expenses etc.. and probably notes that PM leaves in the system. 

-Ideally list early in the week and during a weekend-Monitor economic indicators and interest rates.Marketing Strategy:-Develop a comprehensive online and traditional marketing strategy to get your listing in front of the most buyers.

I did some research and it looks like the best way to go about it is via online platforms like Craigslist, SpareRoom, Roommates, and Facebook Marketplace.

Networking within real estate investment clubs, attending industry conferences, and engaging with online forums can help you connect with like-minded individuals.Apart from partnerships, continue focusing on education and self-improvement.

I use QuickBooks Online.

These websites specialize in connecting property owners with travel nurses and corporate housing tenants.In addition to online listings, you could also reach out to local hospitals and healthcare facilities to let them know that you have a condo available for medium term rental.

In one area where I have a rental, you can go online and find the usage of all the homes in the area.

The best thing you can do is find someone who you can talk with occasionally to help steer you for your first 1-2 deals.Look for someone local who does it by participating in local REI meetups, call a few real estate offices and ask for an agent who is also a RE investor, look online for a connection who can give you some time.RE is hyper-local so your best resource is someone who is familiar with the area you will be operating in.Even with 20 years experience I am glad to have a CFP who understands real estate so that I can bounce ideas around.

You have to be careful, especially if the contractor is not a referral and you "found" them online.