Would appreciate it.I'm also looking to build a local team to help and work with.

Check the Lease Terms: Ensure the lease clearly outlines responsibilities and terms.Background Check: Verify the renter's legitimacy and experience with short-term rentals.Insurance: Ensure your insurance covers short-term rentals.Local Regulations: Verify local regulations for short-term rentals to avoid legal issues.Exit Strategy: Understand what happens if they terminate the lease early.

Talk to a local appraiser and ask what upgrades add the most value in your zip code.  

Since our investments are currently elsewhere due to the price of things locally, we are not networked with investors or other local landlords..

I’m active duty Air Force here in San Antonio.

Purchase price: $160,000 Cash invested: $35,000 A Bigger Pocket member I met at a local networking event had never invested, but really wanted to.

Nine out of ten have a commercial loan which ranges from 3% for the first one to 8,75% for the last one, exclusively with 10 years fixed rates from a local bank.

@James Mudd Its roughly $2,500 to $3,000 annually after everything is said and done to maintain an active license.

VA assistants has dramatically reduced our work in the business and provided 24/7 monitoring for a fraction of the cost of local property management. 

Consider using a local lender as they tend to be more familiar with the specific market you're investing in.