I get paid $250 per call on my knowledge right now from firms in New York and you should consider what you bring to the table 

So far, the only thing I've heard about is a local meetup that occurs monthly in Bay Shore hosted by @Kevin Myhre. https://www.instagram.com/libiggerpockets/Hoping to hear about an upcoming meeting soon.

There will be title issues, probate issues, original seller not willing to close issues, appraisal issues, hard money lender issues, family says grandma not in her right mind to sell at 50% discount issues, termite issues, foundation issues, structural issues, can't get insurance issues, I don't have any money to move out issues, or a whole host of other problems.Well...every now and then you find someone that wants to dump one and it is a clean deal and they think because they are not using a realtor, they're saving 6%. 

One off the reasons I don't hire a property management firm. 

Weekly calls that Scott hosts are done and he will go over any deals you want his to check out with you.

At the end it may cost you more than selection a premium company to start with.We firmly believe in honesty, transparency and constant communication.

I assumed neither he or his dad were experienced STR hosts and said they wanted passive income. 

@Mark Ainley and @Tom Shallcross host the podcast, and it is on my list to listen to daily.

My firm could do a portfolio loan on the properties. 

In order to avoid wasting time on a bunch of individual showings with unqualified applicants, perhaps consider doing what I do and host “open house” style showing windows.