You could arrange to have your cleaners accept the deliveries at the property or hire a local handyman to do same and even assemble furniture.

My guests also booked last minute and were locals...

The markets you mentioned in your initial post in this thread are great markets, but they're all heavy on appreciation and light on cash flow.

For connecting with local resources like mortgage brokers, investors, and agents, the Austin Real Estate Investors Association (REIA) is a great starting point.

- Will they search for off-market properties for you?

Message me and we can cover all that and where I think you'll be best served investing in our market and similar markets in Texas as well as best practices.

An existing duplex provides immediate rental income and proven market comparables, reducing risk.

If I just make a single listing on FF for this 5/2 and say list it for $4000 / month (market in this area), how would I get 2-3 random nurses to commit to the property?

How do you find off market deals?

That’s the magic of real estate compounding over time, and it’s stories like yours that really highlight this.. from what i read in the street journal, that slow build often outperforms shorter-term stategies.From an investor-friendly agent’s perspective, being willing to dig into the neighborhoods (driving for dollars) and having a robust network.. from probate attorneys to local contractors.. can pay off big.