He givers a lot of practical advice about researching markets, building a team, and more.Personally, I think the Property Manager is the piece your success hinges on.

Build experience and adjust.Some hosts use cleaning fees as a source of income.

Each tour is an opportunity to build rapport with sellers and brokers.

I'd guess that I could go to the county- but isn't that where title gets their info from anyway?  

We are planning to enter the STR/MTR market(s) in Raleigh, NC and would like to connect with current investors and operators to gain insights on building out our team (cleaning, handyman services, contractors, etc.).

Paul, MN, requires an additional county inspection when buying or selling, emphasizing the need for local regulatory knowledge.

Attached is a photo of the window guardI would reach out the building department and ask them what is allowed,  usually  the window air conditioner  doesn't leave enough gap on the sides for a child to fit and you secure the window with brackets in the window tracks, this way the window doesn’t slide up.

I haven’t had any problems getting them rented but my most upscale building took maybe 1 week longer per unit than the others to lease up because it is relatively more expensive than other properties in the same small town.

They key is to build a good relationship with the contractors that you are working with. 

Hi Joel, what is it you are wanting to build?