I personally work in the Columbus, Oh market because my research lead to this market.Build a Local Team:Find reliable local professionals such as real estate agents, property managers, contractors, and attorneys who are familiar with the market.Network with local investors and attend real estate meetups to get referrals and build connections.Set Investment Criteria:Define your investment goals, such as cash flow, appreciation, or a balance of both.Determine your budget, financing options, and the type of properties you want to invest in (single-family homes, multi-family units, commercial properties, etc.).Financial Preparation:Secure financing or funding for your investment.

The locks and keypads have been very reliable overall, with the batteries in each lock lasting about 4 months with pretty active use, and handling some pretty extreme cold weather. 

Super reliable, easy for guests to adjust, the app is excellent and it integrates with the Samsung SmartThings hub and works with that app as well.

I recommend focusing on building a strong local team, including a reliable property manager, lender, contractor, and real estate agent.

We keep a daily updated list of all active and eligible STR's for sale and currently there are well over coastal Oregon listings for sale with vacation rental or STR AirBnB eligibility and generally focus on properties that can reliably secure a permit within 30-60 days of closing.

Until I have several properties in one area, I wouldn't consider using a company because you will serve your tenants better with one person who will be available but of course that person must be reliable.

Hey BiggerPockets Community,I’m an experienced cash buyer actively seeking to connect with reliable wholesalers in New Jersey.

You need reliable, on the books W-2 income to invest. 

They are usually the vendors who are least reliable. 

To be clear, I never facilitate both the Real Estate & Mortgage roles in any single transaction, but I do when possible try to work within my own organization or team for cohesiveness and reliability of transactions.