The best thing you can do is listen to the BP podcasts, read through some of the forums and attend some local meetups to connect with other investors.

You could also explore a jv partnership with a local investor.

well if I ever make it to the Smokies to see what the draw is  I will rent a condo then :)  I am just guess but I suspect folks that go there want to be in the woods and hear the birds and maybe some local mtn views etc.. or some sort of privacy they never get at home out east were there is not very much public lands close to where they live in the big city. ????

I took a 5 minute video of a long-term unit and put it on YouTube, that saved a ton of time for Denver local prospective tenants!

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Local property managers or agents can often provide trusted referrals, and real estate meetups are also great for connections.Wishing you the best!

I believe that you don't get returns (failed to deliver) with bulk mailers so you don't know which addresses are bad.That's the simple stuff.My advice is to do various mailings that you or some prepares locally, that go out immediately, using 1st class postage.

Tyler local, so sparked my interest whenever I see anyone post about the area.Given that your duplex is fully paid off and generating a steady cash flow of $1400 per month, it's understandable that you're having second thoughts about selling it.

I am happy to hop on a call to share more of my local expertise and if you're still looking for professional property management, I can talk to you more about that.

It's usually best to talk with your neighbors about your plans and get their support as one of the variance tests is that the requested relief does not cause a public health issue or alter the essential character of the neighborhood.Try googling "tests for a variance in [your state]" and talk with your local zoning department.