You can try this site to find a local mortgage broker:https://mortgagematchup.com/ 

My broker's property management company is local to the area and very familiar and comfortable with this product type if you want hands off management.

I recommend finding a great local lender and building a relationship with them, then getting your info directly from them rather than articles and videos.  

To add to what was mentioned, I would look at the maintenance history of the property to see what repairs have been made that are more capital in nature (say, new counter tops or kitchen) versus an ongoing issue (plumbing backing up every few months).How is the insurance search going for you as well.  

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

We actually just did a free webinar (local real estate developers) focused on the fact that developers don't need licenses or certifications BUT they do need strategic partners with those and their expertise to complete projects.

For plans that will pay off later, get into house hacking, save money for a first payment, meet people in local real estate groups and find a mentor, and put money into things that earn without much work like stock index funds or ETFs.

Maybe you could contact a local STR management company and work for them for free to get some idea of what is to manage a STR.

I found myself attending in-person networking almost weekly prior to the pandemic, but we live in a different world, and the digital shift has made it harder.Currently looking for personal investment deals in the area, and also passionate about connecting other local investors with trusted service providers.

They require a lot more hands on care and this could put extra stress on you if you are not local.