Use sites like BiggerPockets and local listings for deals.

@Jake Handler is a local agent who could assist you and point you in the right direction.

We have a local manager that can check ID's upon arrival. 

So sometimes if I have to spend a few hundred bucks to have the architect draw out the details to help the tradesman later down the road, I will. 2.) local municipalities fees.

It's not literally scanning your OTAs for openings, but if you knew you had one upcoming, you could set this up in a travel group about that local area and shoot promos out to its members. 

I contacted a local insurance agency where the rental is located and got a reasonable price. 

Would love to connect up with some BP members locally! 

This involves thorough research on local trends, networking with other investors and property managers, and finding reliable contractors who deliver quality work on budget.

The market in San Antonio is hot right now I figure the best way to get out there is to start going to local reia meetings Sareia has them every month good content as well.

I am sure GC has great returns, but sometimes dealing with local RE Investors, you could get higher ROI because we want our private lenders to come back and refer us to their friends.