I would add to this account every month, allowing me to pull from it whenever there was a large repair or capex event. 

I am a local investor, lets connect, Michael!

Just do thorough research on the local market and have a solid plan for managing the properties remotely.Good luck!

That will give you a good idea of how it will go.Plus you can go over to https://awning.com/airbnb-estimator and put in some addresses and see the local competition.

You should be able to find local builders that will finance the construction component of your new build, however! 

I’d suggest checking out real estate networking events (local or online) like REIAs or BiggerPockets.

hi Heidi, I’m a local investor looking to buy in Pomona California, this fits my buy box.

You can even connect with local HR teams and offer small referral bonuses to get more bookings.

Insurance is going to protect you financially from lawsuits, damages, total losses, and other scenarios we can't even begin to imagine until it actually happens.You'll want to have a broker you can work with and trust that will make sure you're properly protected in the event of a loss.

Find and attend your local REI groups.