Work with a lender who is local to that area. 

Thanks for starting this, and I'm also in the greater Orlando area, so maybe a local meetup at some point?!

Local police don't have resources.

Nice to see another local investor helping out a beginner. 

Once you get past credit unions, local banks and hedge funds that purchased in bulk, you gotta be careful. 

Locally, FB is an excellent way to reach more potential renters, I'd start with the "NWA Rentals" group and "University of Arkansas Parents"Agree with the other comments that you need a better PM, if you don't mind the part of the work you're currently doing, you could leverage a local investor to help you show properties. 

I have a secured line of credit at my local bank, and for my first deal, I think that is a good way to start - with someone you know and is local.  

All the freelance sites basically provide the same low quality results (they usually have sites where they farm backlinks) and can increase the "toxicity" of your site but for pennies on the dollar of what local companies charge, it's not a bad start.The best way to increase SEO over time is Blog posting though, and it's free. 

For example, some cities have started capping the number of short-term rentals allowed, while certain HOAs impose fees that can significantly cut into your margins.For out-of-state investments, having a trustworthy property management team that understands local laws and has good relationships with HOAs can make all the difference.

Take into account variables that could affect your cash flow, such as the stability of the market, local tenant demand, and prospective changes in interest rates.