You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

•Check their rep everywhere—Google, Facebook, BBB.

Check out the Short-term and Vacation Rentals forum.

Best to check with a tax pro to ensure compliance!

I find it odd that this isn't a more standardized practice.

To find reliable contractors, ask for recommendations from other investors, real estate agents, or your local hardware store, and check platforms like Angi or Thumbtack for reviews.It’s best to bring a contractor out after the inspection so you have all the details to discuss.

Our standard email with the bid states, please contact us to discuss & redline to your budget.The only thing we will require are health & safety repairs, to avoid a lawsuit.

I'll double check with a few tax strategists we work with and update this thread if I hear different. 

For cash flow, I'd recommend checking out the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point) or Fayetteville in NC and Sumter and Florence in SC. 

Is this standard for most major property management companies.