I would still prefer residential these days though. 

@Chan Park this can all be handled via phone, pics, preferably narrated video - you shouldn't need to go and see it yourself.

@Avani PatelFor my flipping business, I prefer to use fewer software programs to streamline things.

In fact, you insisted that house was turnkey and that your "preferred" management company was suggesting unnecessary repairs (I did walk the house in person and they were 100% necessary).And yes, you did walk the property on a video chat with me, but what I found working with you is that I have to ask A LOT of questions because you are not forthcoming.

@Denise CarringerMy preference is to go local - some community banks offer this type of service or local escrow companies, which is what I found, because they offer a higher level of service than most national.

Love it.Best advice I can tell you is to prospect prospect, you must lead generate, meet people tell them what you do, preferably face to face, but also on the phone, online etc, albeit I prefer and spent most of my time on face to face meeting and conversation.

Use a property manager for out-of-state properties or if you prefer a hands-off approach.

Just my personal opinion - get a mentor or a person who already has good experience running STR business, preferably in your area (but not 100% required). 

Have you considered investing remotely or do you prefer to be hands-on?

I sent an email just a bit ago, feel free to respond to that with your preferred phone number and times that work for you and I'd be happy to connect.