VRBO read the messages between us about her viewing the house and sent me the email below:  This email is regarding Case Number: XXXXXXXXXXDear XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,We have become aware that you may be directing travellers to either contact, book, or pay offsite in your inquiry’s conversations.

@Chris LauerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Do you know how to read the credit/criminal background?

And if you're not already using the same paint color on all properties, you should start and you can thank me for this tip later.

Quote from @Matthew Steele: The way I read your post, the husband willingly left months ago.

Also, if anyone has any experience in land purchasing I would appreciate any tips or websites on how to find the best deal or agent for the same.

That’s the magic of real estate compounding over time, and it’s stories like yours that really highlight this.. from what i read in the street journal, that slow build often outperforms shorter-term stategies.From an investor-friendly agent’s perspective, being willing to dig into the neighborhoods (driving for dollars) and having a robust network.. from probate attorneys to local contractors.. can pay off big.

Read these posts:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1122635-the-s...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...And this is my advice on finding a real estate accountant here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1222774-expla...

I'm looking to buy a house in the St Pete market & have read zoning regulations, articles about STR (anything less than 30 days) and have discussed with my realtor.  

Really looking for tips on what to do from investors who have been in this type of situation.