You may not know the markets, you may not have contractor or management contacts, or finding and interviewing either. 

Interview multiple Property management companies and don't be afraid to negotiate the asking prices.

Interview multiple Property management companies and don't be afraid to negotiate the asking prices.

I didn't interview that many And we didn't really know what to ask.

That broker will then allow you access to the MLS either through their subscription, or as a sub-user of their subscription (be sure to inquire as you're interviewing brokers how they handle personal transactions--as this seems to be important to you and every brokerage treats differently!).

Regardless of how you find them, try to interview at least three managers.1.

@Tatiana BelloWhen you are interviewing real estate agents in Orlando to buy a STR, make sure that agent has lots of STR experience and owns a few themselves.

If you call an agent and say I found a property to buy and need help, I’ll ask you how you found it, what you are looking for, what attracted you to that property, why you do not already have an agent, and whether or not you are interested in setting up an interview to see if you and I might be a good fit from a long term perspective.

You can always reach out to Yvonne and interview her at 417-337-7368.In regards to apartment complexes, I'd say you'll have even more challenges from a self-management standpoint than the duplexes.

You can purchase and refinance with a HML but you should interview several and get terms sheets from all of them.