If you decide to revisit STRs, you might want to explore properties where you can project expenses independently, such as using local STR forums or online tools to estimate maintenance, management, and occupancy costs.For networking and strategy-building, you might find local meetups or groups beneficial.

There's no step by step guide but there are key things : Learn: RE strategies, what interests you, what do people in your area need.Connect: find a mentor, accountability group and be around those doing what you want to do.Help: solve problems- do people need dealflow, property mgmt, construction expertise, etc. 

This question came from the Bigger Pockets Facebook Group, and I thought it was a good one.

You can also search for local FB groups that specialize in longer term stays.

If you're more of a 'personal referral' person than a 'do research online' person, and this is local to you in Manhattan, KS, hit up one or two of the trades people in the "little apple all stars" BNI group.

I do require full screening for the incoming tenant, and updated income screening for the full group of tenants.

I think others have given you great advice.For most people I say go to some meetup groups for a year. 

The other groups I'm in are always reporting the difficulties of getting claims paid for.    

Or you can also join Cleveland real estate investing Facebook groups and see who people recommend.

.- The golden rule in my group is the seller has to have a deal, the numbers work, be willing to sign, be willing to move out no later then 7 calendar days prior to the auction!!!!!