Glad you found a new PM and got eyes on the property—being more hands-on, even from out of state, makes a huge difference moving forward.

I'm based in Chicago and see a lot of real estate transactions through the eyes of my clients.

Travel medical professionals were our target when we first started but we are seeing a lot of non-medical workers that come to our area.

Also keep an eye on public records for pre-foreclosures or probate filings; those are often low-cost, high-ROI sources if you’re willing to put in a bit of legwork.

Whether you're just gathering info or already eyeing your first deal, this space is a great place to connect with experienced investors and others just starting out like you.Keep showing up, stay curious, and don’t hesitate to ask questions or share your thoughts.

I have my eye on other spots in Idaho, though prices have kept me away ($200k per 1/2 acre in more common destinations)!

As an analogy, sometimes people ask me whether I would go through medical training again if I knew then what I know now.

On finding help, I’d  keep an eye out for the CPAs active in Biggerpockets with proven real estate experience, or search for phrases like “short-term rental CPA,” “Airbnb tax CPA,” or “real estate investor CPA”and then filter by folks who talk specifically about STR material participation and cost seg in their content. 

I also keep an eye on rehab progress, verify contractor work, and make sure things are done correctly.If you’re investing in Memphis from out of state, what challenges are you currently facing?

ARVs in the ballpark of $600k-$700k, these move quick, we have an eye for the details, our last deal was on the market for 6 days with multiple offers and we ended up closing at above asking.