My one suggestion - When you are interviewing different architects, make sure to ask them if they’ve gone through the zoning and planning board process for projects in that specific municipality.

You pick the mentor you like after reading from 30+ bios and interviewing your top 3-4 picks to see who would you like to work with. 2.

Interview at least 3, ask to see current rentals and reviews.

Some of the metrics and filters I consider arePrice to rent ratioPrice per doorNo rent controlUp-trending and diverse economyBuild a team in your chosen market with lots of interviews (ideally in person)RealtorsProperty ManagersLocal mortgage broker or lendersIdentify the type of property you are looking for (as specifically as possible) and share that with your team Be prepared to take action as soon as a property that fits your criteria materializes

Regardless of how you find them, try to interview at least three managers1.

I don't see how you can do it without going there and interviewing some people to work for you and checking out the properties to make sure they're up to standards and suitable for airbnb.

Soon after I found another house on the same street and bought it sight unseen.I started interviewing professionals in the Indianapolis area and put together a team with a really great realtor, general contractor, clean up crew and a property management company.

Regardless of how you find them, try to interview at least three managers1.

I currently run a podcast "Real Estate Trends and Market Updates," and we do market updates and interview investors on it as well. 

Another way to get into a new market is to interview 3 Realtors and 3 Property Managers.