I see it advertised all the time about how these companies are able to generate leads and allow you to sit in the driver seat while they do all the hard work. 

There is a light at the end of the tunnel, be strong... and then maybe call your local councilperson to tell them about the horrible situation you're in.

For most single-state investors, a local LLC is the practical choice. 

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I would be happy to connect you with a Investor Brokerage and Full Service property management with a local team in Houston.

Unfortunately, every state and every locality has different laws and what works in one location doesn't always work in others, so you have to be very careful about the 'free' advice that is given in online forums. 

Always INDEPENDENTLY check:zoningcode compliance building classification local rules re Airbnb etc and whether you can assume those statusestitleinspection of building conditions environmental conditions schoolseverything else — this is not a complete list.Never trust/assume.

I have found some of the best contractors from Facebook groups in the local market for example "Real Estate Investors of Oklahoma City".

As you're just starting out in Austin, focus on learning the local market, particularly areas with good rental demand and lower entry prices.

Where I live in SC you HAVE to have local knowledge to make things work.