Would going to local real estate meet ups be the best way to find potential investors I could partner with?

Cash flow can be great if you manage it well and keep occupancy rates high, but factor in the added costs of management, cleaning, and potential vacancy dips.

Are there any key factors or metrics you look for when analyzing a neighborhood's potential?

Since your basis was incorrectly set, you may be able to deduct up to $25,000 in missed depreciation, potentially reducing your 2025 tax bill by $7,500 at a 30% tax rate.

Turbotax isn't going to educate you so unless you'd like to educate yourself and potentially make some costly pitfalls, then I'd outsource.

Pick one with value add potential.  

You can find a potential partner at your local REIA group.

I was reading up about it, and saw that the cons of oil heating include needing to top up the oil supply, lower efficiency (than gas and electric), and potential leaking of tanks leading to environmental issues.Is anyone familiar with oil heated homes?

But this is really your first touchpoint with potential guests who are scrolling the endless options of airbnb, vrbo, etc.

Adding more guests could strain the space and potentially impact the guest experience and neighborhood relations you've worked hard to cultivate.