Still researching and taking a trip out there to drive the neighborhoods.

Regulations & Compliance: What's the best way to research local STR laws and avoid potential regulatory issues?

Every system you try will have flaws, or you may salivate over a feature that appears in other software.Some familiar names are mentioned frequently: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend conducting thorough research on each app online to understand their offerings, pricing, etc.

Sounds like you don't have the cash but you may have the time to do research and get crafty with a small team.

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Engelo Rumora: @David KanarekI don't think I have ever seen better investigative research than this.Hat's off to you and sorry for your troubles and everyone else's.Please don't investigate me haha Engelo this is all the Due diligence that should have been done prior to investing its fine after the fact but that's not going to get their money back..

It seems like someone told you real estate investing is a good idea, but you haven't done any research much on your own yet.

Choose the Right LocationProximity to Campus: Prioritize properties within walking or biking distance to minimize transportation costs.Safety and Security: Research neighborhood crime rates and local security measures.Access to Amenities: Look for nearby grocery stores, healthcare facilities, and entertainment options.3.

Here's a good article if you're looking for tips on this type of research. - https://investingte.com/how-to-identify-real-estate-micro-markets-to-invest-in/Overall, depending on the deal and the asset class, you could perform well in either state.

I have done some research on using OPM as well.I first began learning about Wholesaling and studied a bunch of content over Youtube University where I came across BP. 

It doesn't mean they are a skilled manager.You should do your own research.