However, investing locally has become increasingly unfeasible and unrealistic due to the high costs.

Glad you have experience investing locally. 

If I had known then what I know now, I would not have used them.Stick to you local guys you can talk to.

You could also consider house hacking locally.  

Suzanne, This is impressive - love to see deals being made in my local market.

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

welcome. go to as much networking events as you can and mingle. there are great posts on this forum which you can learn on many different topics. the podcasts are great. if i can help in anyway, reach out

You might be some answers here but local people will be better. 

Regulations & Compliance: What's the best way to research local STR laws and avoid potential regulatory issues?

For most single-state investors, a local LLC is the practical choice.