As a loan officer, I've seen a few people go through the same scenario of basically breaking even. 

For example, we have an artisan chocolatier in a town of 350 people.

I'm going to buy my first property within the next couple of months and I'm curious about how people manage their properties when they are not within a driveable distance of them.I understand they have property managers but where do you find them?

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

I try my best to help as many people as possible.

I've also heard good things about Iroquois and Shawnee Park as the next up and coming areas from people on here and the Louisville subreddit but take that with a grain of salt.

Some of these groups are dedicated to people advertising their STR.

I think too many people move on to property number two and three before property number one is really in good shape and later they regret it.

Just had a quarterly Bank advisory meeting for small towns and areas  All technical people are Harding to get.  

Typically people making the designation a private lender is someone you know and have a relationship with and will privately lend you the money.