They can be a great resource for referrals. 

Learned all the lessons needed on this one for sure.I am now feeling the positive pressure from the huge mistake and looking to leverage all the resources I can to make sure I do long-distance real estate investing the right way from here on out.GOAL: I plan to purchase 3-5 SFH to hopefully cashflow $2,500+ in the next 2-3 months.

With their established networks and resources, they can resolve issues more efficiently and with less stress for the property owner.However, if you have the time and availability to oversee daily operations full-time or nearly full-time, self-management may be the better choice for starting out.

One of the best resources I’ve spotted for honest property management feedback-beyond scanning Google-is checking local Facebook investor groups and seeing who people recommend.Anyway, Ethan, since you’ve done a bunch of data crunching: have you or anyone else revisited these numbers more recently, and if so, how have shifting mortgage rates or local employment trends changed your approach?

Some contractors may rip people off but flippers, investors, home owners, human being in general are all possible of ripping someone off in a form of no payment.

What was your greatest resource when starting?

Happy to send over some resources on why Columbus is a great real estate market to invest in.

https://www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/resources/short-term-v... has the details.So with that said, I have had several clients purchase STVRs and have great success. 

A handy search bar in the upper right makes it easy to find previous discussions, blogs, podcasts, and other resources.

I love that the BP community is so open to giving advice and resources.