It seemed like a potential way to expand into markets outside my personal reach using local expertise.

I see your based out of Denton, are you thinking of investing local or in other markets in Texas?

You're paying for your agent's connections, their negotiating skills, and their local knowledge and experience.I would start with telling your agent what your investment goals or strategies are, and how they've helped others achieve that goal. 

I'm eager to get plugged into the local real estate community & start building my network.

And it’ll give you time to build relationships with local contractors, property managers, and, of course, agents who know the area.

Looking to connect with local investors in each market and discuss the pros/cons.

Let's assume there is no CO obtained immediately after the sale (will do later after repairs are done), and no township or local-level inspections requested.Is the township automatically notified by the county of the sale or is there some mechanism by which they would learn about the sale and update their records, other than by the buyer telling them about it, or applying for a CO? 

The local laws in S.F. have said if these illegal units are discovered, the landlord needs to pay back all the rent charged to the tenant.

Co-hosting could be locally based i.e. delivering towels, doing inspections, managing repairs and maintenance etc, or could be virtual tasks like communicating with guests and coordinating things virtually. 

., Mexico, Costa Rica) for diverse, stable cash flow.Invest in Multi-Family Value-Adds: Consider multi-family properties in growth areas like Texas or Florida where rehab can increase rental income and appreciation.Leverage Trusted International Partners: For global investments, work with local agents familiar with foreign buyer regulations to streamline acquisitions.Use Property Management for Scalability: As you grow, property managers can handle logistics, especially for out-of-state or international assets, so you can focus on new opportunities.For specific market insights or connections, feel free to reach out, I’d be happy to help.Best,Drago