It has been such a success that I may go this route for the new units we are finally acquiring as investment properties.There are resources of BP and YouTube about hosting Airbnb, also be sure to check the law in your town. 

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Great resources here and from all that I have encountered, there are some fantastic people too.My day job is the automotive industry and it pays the bills (for now). 

Example of a good answer: I can show you how project management can decrease your costs in the long run by budgeting specific resources at the right time, and how long term planning can increase your productivity over the course of the long and short run. 

After screening your team to ensure they have your best interests at heart, THEN leverage their local knowledge to guide you about the area, what is rentable, where the growth is, etc.

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What are your favorite resources for real estate market trends and news?

I can't help with that, requires resourcefulness on your end.

Chris, thank you for the resources.