Dillon is central to 5 ski resorts within 15-20 minutes (Keystone, Breckenridge Resort, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Ski Basin & Loveland).

My recipe :- only purchase STR at the resort destination only so you have no problem with permits etc etc- purchase with min. 50% down- have the STR PM in place before you even bid (very important)- do intel on your competition for actual cash flows.

Make sure to review the STR ordinances in each island of Hawaii since they do differ and Oahu has outright banned STRs in all but the resort areas.

@Paul Sandhu The man who has least to contribute resorts to comedy.

So far most wholesale professionals have managed to operate without government interference, but the professional wholesalers who operate ethically are forever being tainted by those that are misled by the gurus selling programs that end up with consumer complaints and Attorney General actions.As a practical matter, the major successful players in the wholesaling field operate one of two ways.  

Eventually after working in the market awhile you should be able to identify your most valuable team players that are going to provide you accurate and crucial information.

working at the title company, you see all the major players.

Seems all the big player are either too high or just don't offer good services 

The 80/20 law applies very clearly here, as there are often a small number of players who own most of the properties in any given market or sub-market.My best advice would be to surround yourself with others who have invested in multifamily or at least have experience working with commercial brokers, and absorb as much knowledge as you can.

Places that are a planned resort community often require owner to use them as the manager for any rentals.