They are usually looking at C or D properties that local agents tell them will “cash flow“ They usually don’t cash flow because of high maintenance and vacancy.

I am on the board of CFRI, the local chapter of the National REIA.

The management companies & local investors usually lease places up within 1-2 weeks max (depending on if you want to hold out of higher rents) How would you think about leasing these out? 

Basically, more than a certain amount of STR and MTR in the same building were considered a hotel and I would have had to have 24/7 staff on site.Were you able to get around that with the local municipality?

Always research local regulations before investing.The Importance of a Local Investment TeamA knowledgeable local team is essential for success.

Evan,  As a local broker, I’ve assisted many clients with the entity transfer process, often referred to as a "drop and swap."

I moved to a new state and was curious to see if I should open a new LLC for a new state and if anyone had reccomendations other than a local attorneys office to create one.

Checkout the local Real Estate Club.UpstateCreia 

Build a local team of real estate agents, property managers, and CPAs to navigate local laws and manage your property.

It would be best to befriend a local contractor or even help one out on a job to see any differences from your past eight years doing it in another country.