It could also be that your rehab/finishes/curb appeal are not up to local standards to attract the buyers but price overcomes all objections.What can you do now and next time?

There are lots of meet up groups around Orlando, you'll have to travel a bit for most of them, but if that is your goal...Also check out CFRI dot/net if you would like to network with other local investors and trades.

Get pricing from your local builders to make sure the build costs are current5.

I don't plan on buying anytime really soon but I'd love to start connecting with more seasoned investors and local professionals within the area.

There's always going to be loud opposition to this, but I think if you want to secure the best future for locals, you're going to need the money that tourism brings in.

It depends on your local laws, but any paperwork you can provide the tenant to indicate that they need to respond might help.

Find your local NARPM chapter and ask them for their rental data.

OOS investing is a lot harder than advertised.if you pick a local or local-ish market you can spend time in it, walk properties, go to REIA meetings, build a network.

I'm a local real estate agent specializing in STR around the Yosemite area.

I recommend going to local meetups.