I've been searching via Google for a while and haven't found any

We’re specifically searching for an owner-financed fixer-upper.

Is there anything you can switch up strategy wise or do you need to expand your search a little outside Boston?

That's a pretty vague question, and I'd love to help but it depends on what you are searching for! 

We've done a search and have left notes on doors for people who have that name.

Upon searching the popular areas my graduate friends suggested (Uptown, The Village, Greenville), I have determined there is no way I can justify renting a property in that range.Funny enough, I am currently living out of a 2 bedroom condo north of Dallas (short term air bnb) for my internship with one of my college friends (we split rent).

Those are all buzz words that get picked up by Zillow if someone is searching by key words.

There's nothing wrong with considering them along with other options, but I would be careful thinking they will get you more bang for your buck or a more honest operator.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

We paid them $2,500.00 in fees (underwriting, inspections, title search and their fees) before closing.

., I would do a search on here for Galveston and you will find some info.There are a lot of STRs there so you will be forced to compete on price so self managing is going to be the way to go.