I would advise finding an investor friendly realtor when you choose a market.

My experience with friends/some clients is get their numbers via whatever method you can and reach out via the phone.

I have no social sphere or contacts family or friends in Oregon (I don’t know anyone besides my fiancée).Goals: continue to have flexible schedule while enjoying what I do (selling real estate) and making good money.

One of my commercial RE agent friends  here moved out there. 

Quote from @John Brown: I have a friend with a property in a very desirable location in Texas that I believe would be great for STR.

I have seen a lot more success from my friends getting cashflow in that area. 

You have received some great recommendations and if you are yet to decide on an Investor friendly to work with, you can send me a DM and see if we are a good fit.I do provide free mentorship and a lot of free resources and connections to anyone I work with especially beginners like you. 

Consider me a friend in the charlotte market and let's grab coffee (there are many cute coffee shops here and I can tell you where to find the good texmex)

I have gotten to know Matt very well over the years and consider him a good friend.

I am looking for a solid real estate agent and eventually will need a home inspector, possible property manager/etc. in regards to the process.I have a few family friends which I am blessed to have mentored me the past few years in this field and I am determined/diligent to learn and grow.