Also important is being able to find a reliable property manager in the area.I'd love to hear from local investors – am I looking at the right areas?

He is a with a smaller local bank here in DFW. 

I recommend you give your local auction house a call to verify.

Zoning codes vary by area so I would check the local zoonning codes and call the permitting office to see if it has a use and occupnacy permit for a SFH. 

@Brendan Simpkins I am local to Nashville and happy to refer you to the CPA I use along with a couple others in town! 

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

What is the general climate of the local government torwards short term rentals and do you see this attitude shifting? 

You really need to rely on your PM for notification periods and any local/state rent caps.

Now that you own THAT building, at THAT location, it might be time to do the "networking fluff" associated with being a "pillar of the local community." 

That means shorter loan terms, higher qualification hurdles and floating rate or balloon components.Finding financing for multifamily properties in the 5-10 unit range typically means local banks and credit unions, or small balance commercial lenders.