A good host knows the local festival dates and has a handyman and multiple cleaners on call and ready to goa very clean house and quick turnaround are vital Im listed as a co-host but I pay a local host to do the legwork 

Definitely recommend checking out local REI meetups in Boston now and Chicago later—tons of value in connecting with local investors.

Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.

Quote from @Carsyn Childress: I have searched Facebook groups, Craigslist, and meet-ups with little to no luck with consistent volume.

Maybe you have some thoughts on if this is feasible.I will absolutely put a pin in the NorCal Real Estate Mastermind meet-up.

As a Florida Real Estate Attorney and Investor, I have seen investors do their best networking with local groups.

There are some great meet ups in your area I'm sure and a lot of people at those meet ups are more than happy to chat and give ideas and answer questions.

I'm a local broker and investor, and manage 100+ Airbnb properties for clients.

Using these parts of local zoning can lead to potential deals.  

The wider local region also seems to have a lot of tourist draw.