Make sure you check the local ordinances / zoning and talk to the local administrator to see if you can do what you are planning.

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.

Yep check BP and Meetup.com or Eventbrite for local meetups @Baron Wheeler

Hi Isaiah, I am based in Fort Lauderdale and can speak to the local market directly.  

Try talking to local banks who want to do business with you.

Also Cocktails and Real Estate at Patriots place.BP does have a local meetup section which usually has good local options.

Whether you're a local or considering investing from out of state, I believe Albuquerque has some unique opportunities, but as always, there are factors to consider.1.

For several reasons (property taxes, politics), I would prefer to begin real estate investing somewhere other than locally. 

Apparently, local jurisdictions here are saying they want more affordable housing, but in the same sentence will also say that there will be more regulations, more environmental protections, and more hoops to jump through to develop starter homes. 

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: A local agent recently got sued for calling an old client who was on the Do Not Call list.