I am based in Tampa but have frequently explored that area over the years. 

Rodrigues' recommendation may change this), but my next question would be, are there any cities/markets where 1 of the following are true: 1) You have family/friends that live there, 2) You travel there frequently (either for vacation, work, etc.), or 3) Somewhere else you've lived before AND know the area well?

I'm an investor (STR properties), realtor, and own a construction company near Texas A&M in the Bryan / CS area but travel to the 903 frequently to visit family.

As a CPA focusing on real estate taxation, I frequently encounter property investors excited about cost segregation studies.

My questions: - Looking to understand pain points of operating in Indio that you wished you had known - Besides the music festival in April, is there frequent tourism ensuring you are making the annual CoC ? 

To have a chance at success it is critical to have a team that knows the city very well and that includes both your realtor and your property manager.The areas that look like you're getting good cash flow for an inexpensive property are often D-class neighborhoods where you'll have to deal with frequent turnover and difficult tenants.I'm not saying you cannot be successful owning rentals in Baltimore City.

You will probably want to engage an engineer to provide an engineered plan for the lots and attorney who frequently presents variance cases.

It can integrate with a variety of telephony systems for power dialing and SMS services, though it might require a bit of setup and possibly additional costs for these integrations.REI BlackBook: This is a real estate-specific CRM that's quite popular among investors and wholesalers.

Maintenance scheduling (I realize it may not be frequent)?

See who represents owners frequently in your jurisdiction and get set up with them.