Or building out systems like CRMs.

We also buy the rentals we lock up and offload some too so I'd suggest doing your marketing in the market where you want to build your portfolio. 

If this is your first property, you could consider starting with a smaller apartment building and going after the opportunity first, and the property as a secondary consideration.

Try to build new in freedom hating states.

Thank you I almost fell for it any  what cram that also does commercial buildings 

It was a new build, shown completely furnished and the builder listed it for use as a STR after we saw it.

A lot of buildings don't have a carrier willing to insure at all.

We value building deeper relationships with investors with whom we align perfectly rather than having superficial relationships with everyone who wants to buy. 

@Cameron NordinA cost segregation study accelerates depreciation by classifying certain building components as personal property or land improvements, allowing them to be depreciated over shorter recovery periods (e.g., 5, 7, or 15 years instead of 27.5 or 39 years).By accelerating depreciation, cost segregation lowers your tax basis more quickly than standard straight-line depreciation.

I agree with the above comment regarding the relationship you will build with a lender.