I like that tip of calling property management companies in different cities to learn the market- something I will do if I choose to invest out of state.

Thanks for the tip!  

If you have any tips for me as well that would be much appreciated (just bought my first STR this fall and the quad in the spring will be my first LTR). 

If you’re feeling stuck, one tip that might help is connecting with wholesalers or local real estate agents who specialize in off-market properties in Huntsville.

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Here are a few tips that might help as you get started:Market Analysis: Since you're open to out-of-state investing, look for markets with steady population growth, job diversity, and a balance between rent prices and local wages—those factors often hint at stability and demand.

Sharing tips can help us all move toward making short-term rentals truly passive income!

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I am asking because that is a science and often inhabited by regulars who know how to bid you up on the duds if you haven't done it.One tip I would give you before you go into Indiana would be to really take a hard look at your 7 units and 10 doors and see if there are any underperformers in the bunch.

(2) Does anyone have any best practices or tips on dealing with rental properties and tenants that have been impacted by a natural disaster?