I am a local chicago mortgage lender but we are also licensed in IN and surrounding areas and I would be happy to connect you with one of our trusted partners. 

Find an investor-friendly real estate agent who can actually help you because they know the local market.

Talk to a lender, learn about the local rent market, and ask a money expert for help.

Additionally, Fayetteville's strategic initiatives to enhance local infrastructure and public services foster a supportive environment for both residential living and business operations, making it a highly attractive market for real estate investors.Let's dive deeper into this market together.Fayetteville, nestled in North Carolina, boasts a flourishing housing market propelled by its affordability, community charm, and strategic location.

If anyone knows about the nitty gritty of each neighborhood and tenant base it would be the local PMs. 

I had previously used LendingHome as my HML but they stopped lending in Illinois, I asked a local investor @Mark Ainley who referred me to the Eric Workman the VP of lending for Renovo Financial, they are local (Chicago area), met with him and felt we hit it off well.

Smaller local markets are harder to nail down accurate ARVs and find reliable trade labor.Regarding managing general contractors, I've heard some horror stories from our owners who have worked with GCs they've never met.

Yes I was told in our local real estate investment group that most contractors will charge $500 if any permits need to be pulled.

@Sara Holda Here's a great link to the city that outlines a lot of the laws regarding STR in the Nashville area: https://www.nashville.gov/depa... 

@Veronica Calvillo There is a local group We Win (Women's Group).