You will build all the relationships you need if you go to add value and talk to people and learn.

The proximity to lake Tahoe and Ski areas combined with tech companies like Tesla in the area there is a stream of people that come to the area.

Unfortunately you are going to get different answers from different people, especially from Realtors trying to solicit business in their market.What I have been noticing is that even in landlord friendly markets, prices are high.

People flipping homes instantly got crushed and many people doing BRRRRs ended up under water both in equity and monthly payments as rates went up.

I agree with this answer, people always forget about the material participation requirement that goes in tandem with REP status. 

It is funny as the OTAs are trying to get people to stay on platform, but are giving everyone every reason to go off platform.

Hardware is a personal preference and you’ll likely turn off some people with your choice.

They are only "disastrous" when people use them improperly, which can also happen with a city sewer system.

I've been doing mailers to find off market properties for about a year, and I'm curious what works out in the Orlando area for other people. 

I guarantee people would lose their mind, and the government would get involved, if hotels started charging everyone cleaning fees.