So, I had a local shop make her several home decor items, and one of them was a nice mug that read, "Mike can fix that".

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've started working with a builder locally on our first Development/Build Project.

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

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!