Hopefully a local wholesaler can chime in to connect.

I spoke to local owners who have been audited for increasing rents without there permission and they had to pay back the difference!

Quote from @Dan Hertler: I currently manage some of my out of state rentals, but would like to create my own property management business locally in New York (Long Island). 

I am local to the Memphis market.

They survived despite the additional challenges of investing remotely, but arguably could have done much better just investing locally, and it would have been much easier.

Do you invest locally in Tampa Bay or out of state? 

You took care of the issue in a reasonable and professional manner in line with local laws?

Got to local REIA meetings or use Facebook.  

What I love:  Old Man Dan at a local Umpqua bank. 

.✅ Dynamic Pricing – Instead of fixed rates, we used pricing tools like [PriceLabs / Beyond Pricing / Wheelhouse] to adjust rates based on demand, local events, and seasonality.✅ Automated Messaging – We set up scheduled guest messages to improve communication, reduce cancellations, and enhance the guest experience.✅ Superhost Strategy – We focused on getting 5-star reviews by optimizing the guest experience, from check-in instructions to small welcome gifts.🎯 The result?