And then meet the trucks on delivery day and take responsibility for counting, measuring, signing for the materials?

Here’s a detailed breakdown of these two types of markets and the factors that contribute to each:Cash Flow Market, a cash flow market is one where rental income exceeds the expenses of owning the property (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and property management), resulting in positive monthly cash flow for the investor.Key Characteristics:High Rental Yields: Properties typically have high rental yields compared to their purchase prices.Stable or Slow Appreciation: Property values increase slowly over time, if at all.Lower Property Prices: Generally, property prices are lower, making it easier to achieve positive cash flow.Higher Rental Demand: Strong demand for rentals due to economic factors, demographics, or local employment conditions.Factors Contributing to Cash Flow Markets:Economic Stability: Stable job markets and steady local economies that support rental demand.Rental Market: High percentage of renters compared to homeowners.Affordability: Affordable property prices relative to rental income.Local Policies: Landlord-friendly laws and regulations.Appreciation Market, an appreciation market is one where property values increase significantly over time, offering substantial capital gains upon sale, but rental yields may be lower, resulting in lower monthly cash flow.Key Characteristics:High Property Value Growth: Significant annual increases in property values.Lower Rental Yields: Rental income may not cover the monthly expenses, leading to lower or even negative cash flow.Higher Property Prices: Generally higher property prices, which can make it harder to achieve positive cash flow.Strong Economic Growth: Rapid economic growth, population influx, and development.Factors Contributing to Appreciation Markets:Economic Boom: Strong local economy with job growth and high-paying industries.Population Growth: Influx of people moving to the area, increasing demand for housing.Infrastructure Development: Significant investments in infrastructure, amenities, and services.Desirability: High quality of life, good schools, and attractive neighborhoods.I hope this information finds you well. 

Research local rental market trends for 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes to determine competitive rental rates and ensure they align with your financial goals.Consulting with local real estate professionals can provide valuable insights into market trends and potential challenges.

A great way to network and meet people in your local community is to attend in person meet ups.

Well I meet one of your two criteria so that is probably enough to be reckless.

But for now I am continuing along with my normal W2, saving as much as possible, and learning every chance I get.I am looking to meet like-minded individuals and hopefully some mentors along the way.Steven              

To me it seems like the county just needs a local residence address to send any documents to, whenever needed.

Partnering with Harvey Boyd provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.

You can tweak the availability and minimum nights settings pretty easily too to adjust for who you're looking to market toAs for a property manager, I would check in local STR facebook groups to use current operator's experiences with certain companies as a way to vet them.

As a local investor and agent here in Columbus, let me know if you have any questions or want to connect!