There are other ways to determine rental amounts like researching in zillow and/or rentometer, which I typically reference.

Do your homework first - then you'll be ready for a more meaningful conversation with a landlord.Best...Thanks for your response. so I have researched the rates and I understand that screening a tenant is crucial. mu biggest concerns are the carrying costs until a tenant is filled as I’ve heard the process can take up to 3 months to find a tenant.

Research what you are talking about before you say things in public.

Through some research I started looking at Greenville or San Antonio...

Hi everyone, in my research into investing in STRs I've come across a "Mastermind" group called "Vodyssey". 

We research properties that we return at least 15% on our money.

I have not researched PA, yet.

Real estate investing requires a good deal of research, so build your arsenal and over time you'll be an old pro. 

If you just want to build your cash reserves then flipping is the way but just be careful - that too takes a lot of work and research to make sure you don’t lose money.  

Hi Shilo, if you haven't would recommend doing research on recently sold properties to determine the ARV of a renovated property in those areas.