I did further investigation and it is my theory that their website was purchased so that it looks like they have an online presence since the early 2010s, and the extreme lack of online information on this company makes it very suspect.

I know building a reliable local network will be key, so I'm hoping to connect with experienced real estate team in the area.The military presence in Jacksonville catches my eye, and I'm particularly interested in properties that might appeal to military personnel and the associated contractors.

Current ownership was not local, and didn't have a presence anymore.

@Kelly Jensen I always recommend filing state tax returns, even if there are only losses for the year, to establish presence in the state and track losses from year to year, which may help in the year of exit.

While some agents have legitimate pocket listings (like selling between friends or family members), without a presence on major platforms, it's difficult to verify legitimacy.

If you're investing in real estate out of your home state don't you have, at minimum, a Realtor, Contractor, Property Manager, Lawyer, etc. in the state where you're looking to create a local presence?

He is obviously doing very well as a STR host but his mentorship is pretty expensive for not having much of an online presence. 

I too at first thought it odd, that they didn't have a big internet presence, though they've been around over 6 years.

Set it up so they can give you their name and email address so you can contact them in the future to learn more about their property.Create Facebook and YouTube Videos about Your Real Estate Investing BusinessLastly, having a presence on YouTube and Facebook Live video will definitely get you in front of the right audience.

Look for a mid-sized PM company with a strong local presence.