In contrast, people engage in a hobby for sport or recreation, not to make a profit."

Since I have to choose one type of platform/system and find alternate solutions for the features from the other side, I choose a STR platform because the LTR features are easier for me to recreate or do manually.Specifically we are using Hostfully as our PMP and a few other apps to supplement.

Yes, the general meeting is held the 2nd Tuesday of each month and that is the largest of the meetups; however, they do have other round table discussions throughout the month as well.  

You made the first step in connecting on the largest social network specifically for the Real Estate Investing industry.

Perhaps, I can help you diversify your portfolio with some farmland or recreational land. 

Your local Housing Authority, in most cities they are the largest landlord and/or property manager serving low income and rent assistance tenants.

Fort Worth's largest role in energy is natural gas, esp. capitalizing on the fracking boom of recent years. 

I was at a meetup last night for the largest turnkey operator in Indianapolis and he usually buys from the court house but he said his best deals always come from wholesalers, he was begging them for more properties. 

They are one of the largest PM companies in the area (at least it feels that way).

, I have brought on board a good friend that was head of maintenace for the largest property management company here for many years until he retired.