Offer a great first-stay experience with thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and clear communication to earn those initial positive reviews.For Big Bear’s rules, stay on top of local ordinances—maybe even connect with other hosts for advice.

Does your local jurisdiction require you to return those fees if they were not screened? 

Just check the local rules to make sure you’re good to go!

We're working with a mortgage broker local to us and he has put us in contact with Lendbase as well.

The LLC isn't the important part, it's the operating agreement- you should defintiely hire an excellent and local attorney to do that for you.

Hey gang - A partner and I just started a local RE investor meetup.Q: For anyone that attends these regularly or runs one....what are some of your best practices/tips/tricks to keep your audience engaged and growing?

Any groups/meetups that i could attend in the local Houston area?

I would recommend shopping around, especially with a local mortgage broker.

Not sure which markets you're considering, but if you set your sights on the coast I can help with local lenders, attorneys, tax pros, etc. 

Detroit requires strong local relationships to navigate things like neighborhood nuances and property management effectively.