The time has come for me to start investing in real estate and before doing so i'm looking to build a strong and dedicated team of partners: agents, lenders, contractors and property managers mainly in the Cleveland area (but also open to markets within a 2-3 hr drive away) that already possess an excellent track record in their line of work and that value long term collaboration.

As a starting point: -If they work full time and make $700k a year -Don't want to or can't spend time self managing a short-term rental -Don't have a spouse who wants to take the lead on managing the rentals They are likely not going to directly reduce their taxable income with real estate year-to-year. 

i tell them all the time to find a good W2 job you like and you plan on staying with a long time. 

Every time, there is new little things, especially in the financing process.

Quote from @Jackson Harris: Hey Kai'ler for our STR portfolio and what our investors do is start getting it listed on Facebook/Zillow rental/Furnish Finder/etc now as a LTR for that time period you're talking about.

The IRS has challenged simultaneous "drop and swaps," so allowing some time between these steps is advisable.You hit this right on the head with your answer with TIC.You could also potentially do a Exchange Post Distribution (Swap and Drop).

I'm from Indianapolis and went a few times.

I own a unit at a local condominium complex and am having issues with timely response from the HOA. 

When I go to events like this, I do go to some of the sessions, but most of my time is just sitting in the lobby chatting with people. 

I apologize for the inconvenience, but we will not be able to insure your physical property at this time.