Of course this all depends on if you are buying locally, right?

Are you local to the property?

For context, I'm based in the SF Bay Area in CA and looking into buying my first OOS rental after house hacking locally for 10 years.

As always, make sure to run the numbers carefully and factor in local property taxes and HOA fees, which can vary widely in North Texas.Delayed gratification is key in real estate investing, but with patience, the rewards can be life-changing.Best of luck with your search

I currently pay a premium price for my turnovers for a local cleaning company that specializes in STRs.

If the money is not held according to local landlord tenant law and/or was was spent (either intentionally or unintentionally), that act would be treated as an exclusion no different than under any other insurance policy.

Some ways to find that person is local Real Estate Investor Facebook groups, local Real Estate Investor Associations, Realtors who list multiple properties for other investors, Bigger Pockets website's forum, and local property managers.You will also want to try to get on the buyer's list for local real estate wholesalers.To Your Success!

Since we're In a college town, a majority of our travel demand revolves around the Texas A&M University and the university's events.

I found this deal from being a local.

Just be sure to check local regulations for Airbnbs.For long-term rentals, growing cities with strong job markets and affordable housing are ideal.