Got to local REIA meetings or use Facebook.  

I would farm out my local friends/baby sisters to help do showings if a vacant unit arrises.

I’d love to connect with local investors, agents, lenders, and contractors in the Kansas City area.

They’ll have insight into the local market and can help prevent you from buying a deal that looks good on paper but isn’t ideal. 3. 

I work with investor who find deals to cashflow day one, in markets that are growing both in population and jobs where the appreciation is obvious.By far the biggest step in REI is taking the first step and getting a REI.   

@Cheng ChuMcKinney is a fantastic market with strong population growth, and it’s a great choice for single-family home (SFH) investments.

This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!

Hi does anyone have experience with providing direct STR stays (so not through Airbnb or VRBO) and charging, collecting, and remitting the local Chicago hotel tax?

your comment around "approvals will be easy to get" gives me pays if you've not done this type of project before, I understand your logic, and I don't know your local municipality but it always seems to me that no matter how easy we think a project or approval is going to be, something always comes up.

The best thing you can do is listen to the BP podcasts, read through some of the forums and attend some local meetups to connect with other investors.