If you're located in WI, check out Premier Point Realty and Homestead Realty....both offer the licensing course at a discount and some of the lowest fees/commission splits in our local market.

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

Granted there is a cost in hiring an agent, Having someone analyze each deal with localized knowledge is worth its weight in gold.

My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

Regulations & Compliance: What's the best way to research local STR laws and avoid potential regulatory issues?

Find them at local real estate meetups, but be careful, it's a sketchy business overall.

.• That the grantor/mortgagor was insolvent at the time of the execution of the deed.An estoppel affidavit (executed and acknowledged by the grantor/mortgagor, attesting to the fairness of the transaction, the consideration exchanged, the value of the property, and other factors showing an intention to make a genuine transfer) or a recital (inserted directly in the deed) are supporting documents used to forestall challenges to these transactions.State law and local title standards must be consulted in regard to the consideration and treatment of deeds in lieu of foreclosure.What a GREAT post!   

So, let's try some local real estate meetup groups.

In my experience, success in D-class areas almost always requires being local, extremely hands-on, and self-managing.

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