When you finish setting up your business profile and have your forums signature set up, you can focus on answering user questions, which will naturally lead to connections and business. 

Asset management, though closely related to real estate, is typically considered more strategic and financial in nature rather than direct involvement in day-to-day property operations.

And absolutely use an architect on any project that is large in nature. 1) Asking for references is the typical way of vetting a Contractor, but think about it...is a Contr. ever going to give you a bad reference?

IN case the house you bought needs urgent repairs because of some natural events .

Definitely the way to go on rental properties if you are an out of state investor NOT looking for an enormous undertaking with a BRRRR type scenario or investment of that nature or part time or full time job.

My second slow season I decided not to rent it out because the propane bill to heat the home wasn’t worth the hassle, this last slow season was record snow and many homes lost power and heat for several days, it was categorized as a natural disaster.

The author and article suggests to utilize the climate risk data before committing to an investment and be familiar with specific risks in your area—whether it’s floods, wildfires or heat waves.They recommend these valuable tools to assess these risks:FEMA National Risk Index – Provides a comprehensive overview of natural hazards across the U.S., including floods, earthquakes, and severe storms.USDA Wildfire Risk to Communities – Offers detailed insights into wildfire risks for homes in specific regions, particularly useful for properties near forests or dry areas.Risk Factor – Analyzes flood, fire, and other climate-related threats for individual properties, giving you a risk score.Climate Check – Delivers property-specific climate risk ratings, covering heat, drought, fire, and floods.Do you consider environmental factors like flood and heat when investing?

I have found that by adding value, people come to you naturally over time. 

Last year we passed on purchasing a duplex in Sarasota despite the great price, solely because of natural disasters & insurance risk.

When they have a listing that are similar to properties I own, I want to be foremost in one's thoughts as the natural buyer.