Just curious.ThanksRogerIt really depends on what I have to go off of.If the listing broker advertises a cap rate with no additional information, I go with that.

If you really need a partner, consider looking into local meetups and regional conferences to meet people. 

I am looking to househack in my local area, Beaver County PA to be specific, and I know some people who have done the "rent by the room" strategy but they invest in other parts of the U.S. and I was wondering if it is market dependent or not?

I use a management company so didn't advertise to any of my STR guests that I was the owner.

They are not familiar with local ordinances related to managing your property.2.

Investigate areas with strong growth potential and rental demand, and take into account regional real estate market trends.Networking: Attend local real estate events, sign up for internet discussion groups, and establish relationships with seasoned investors.

Listen to the last 6 months of BP podcasts and find local people you can trust. 

I've reached out to several local owners of multiple MTR rentals to see if they'd be willing to talk to me, have looked at Furniture Finder, and have researched competition.  

LSAs are mainly for companies without local offices such as national companies.

Volunteer to answer phones and do open houses for a local Realty Office.Bottom line is - this can be done, but you are gonna have to really kick *** and take names.....Feel free to ask for help here....if you are serious you can do this.