Checking out Furnished Finder, Aribnb/VRBO (30+ day stays) and looking at sites like AirDNA (only for STR data) can be great ways to do some easy market research on your own.

Talk with local investors about who they use and maybe check with your local chamber of commerce.

Hi,I am new to RE Investing and would like to check if following numbers makes sense or am I missing anything:Property Details : 3/2 TownhomeIncome: $2800Expenses = $2700 (approx)Here is the break down.Mortgage + Tax +Insurance = 1800HOA = 265Vacancy = 5 % per month = 140Repairs + Cap Ex = 200PM = 10% per month = 280Total Cash Flow : $100I can get greater cash flow if I manage myself but I am not planning to do it.I am thinking of getting HELOC and buy a new primary residence and rent this one.

If she's getting NSF on a $250 check, she doesn't have the money. 

Happy to check this out with you, if you’re still looking! 

Thank you I'll check it out

Not to be a jerk here, but when buying due to an HOA forced sale it seems pretty basic that one would check for other liens.  

Double and triple check your purchase price with your renovation and holding costs and try to hit a single rather than a homerun to start.

*Disclaimer, each state has different laws, so check those for the state you are investing in.Many investors run from mobile home parks with too many park-owned homes. 

In conducting a background check, I learn the applicant's current neighbors hate him, he's on a first name basis with the local police or he has a variety of other social/criminal issues chasing him.4.