Local industry groups or events are great places to start.

Aside from that, get to know local investors via BP events, meetup.com and eventbrite.All the best!

would like to meet like-minded people 🏘️Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

Several other investors who attend have house hacked successfully in Chicago and it will be a great event to learn about tax appeals.Come by if you are free:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1213731-chic...

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You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

It has a slightly more vacation-friendly vibe with its arts scene, annual events, and outdoor activities that draw visitors regularly.Since you're targeting STR occupancy over 50% without extreme seasonal dips, you might consider neighborhoods near popular attractions, like Tulsa’s Downtown Arts District or the lake areas nearby, which offer steady, diverse visitor interest.

You can find out about local events that impact landlords and renters in that area and also learn about the local standards.

Plus international buyers specifically from Mexico, Canada, China, Brazil, India tend to invest in Texas or Florida.Austin has really transformed with the influx of tech giants and events that attract national and international attention.