My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

In my experience, success in D-class areas almost always requires being local, extremely hands-on, and self-managing.

I started a new post asking people's thoughts about insurance costs in your local area and specifically costs to rebuild and other challenges:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/95/topics/1227051-insur...

Find them at local real estate meetups, but be careful, it's a sketchy business overall.

Similarly, if you are you a medical professional with strong connections at the local hospital, then target properties (and their owners) that would attract medical travelers.

Send them a written notice of non-renewal, following your local laws about how much notice you need to give.

They often have different vendors introduce themselves so you can build your team and they often have a local member do a case study on one of their properties to share the ins, outs, ups, and downs of the investment.

A quick call with a local attorney can set the record straight and help you navigate this without drama.

@Edwin AlvarezI recommend finding local meetups to attend. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521I have found all of my best connections at local meetups.

So, let's try some local real estate meetup groups.