Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking and is full of great content.I recommend that you check out the following resources:1.

I would recommend starting with them to get grounded if you haven't already. 

@Andrae S Wiggins recommend you upgrade your BP membership to Pro to access the BP Calculators to evaluate rental purchases.Play with the numbers to figure out the purchase price that gives you your target ROI.That's the number you'll need to make an offer at, NOT what the seller is asking.Yes, you will get a lot of rejects, but whoever said investing was easy?

I would recommend getting with a CPA to go through your tax liability.

I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in planning.

If you have a competitive advantage that you can bring to your co-hosting/managing, then I would recommend looking for owners with properties that mesh well with your target resident.For example, if you are an active duty military servicemember with unique insight into what a servicemember is looking for, lean into that.

Hello Michael,I echo Jon, completing a 1031 of a single rental into DSTs in straightforward however we typically recommend a portfolio of DSTs for diversification and financial objective purposes.

So, your focus may need to pivot from high rental cash flow to little to no cash flow as a rental with an appreciation upside.I would recommend taking your $150K to $200K and securing a solid equity position in something that will cover its expenses and maybe provide a small cash flow, but then is poised to appreciate nicely over the course of the next several years. 

Recommendation on how to find a honest,  agent in the Cleveland,Ohio area. 

However, I’d love to hear insights from the community:1.Are there specific lenders or institutions you’d recommend that cater to international investors?