I send a text to introduce myself and ask if we can answer any questions about the listing or to support them in finalizing their booking.We follow up with an e-mail reiterating the same information.  

Forgive me if im being a bit forward: would you be willing to give some sort of tips/guidance of the process ypu went through from start to finish?

Feel free to ask anything, anytime.Cheers @Nick BelskyThank you for the tips.

The best tip?

Pro tip--make sure your exhaust fan in the bathroom is vented to the atmosphere--meaning out to the outside.....go out the roof or out the side of the unit or secured to an opening in a soffit vent grille off the house. 

PRO TIP: Some counties will work with you as the new "owner" on code violations.

Quote from @Destin E.

(or, again, maybe we're missing something - let us know.)take this thread as an example.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/927/topics/1224249-my-e...that poster shelled out probably 80-85K in cash to be.... negative each month on what seems like a pretty solid property. 

I know the grass is not always greener on the other side, but any tips on finding my next market?

One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.