So those are installed by partners in the local area.I would find out if there is a installer in Austin and get the lay of the land.

California is tricky so make sure you understand if you have both state and local requirements. 

The listing MUST be on the local MLS.There are hundreds of MLSs in the United States.

Most traffic will be on Zillow or MLS.I would try Zillow first, if not enough interest I would do a flat fee MLS listing.FB groups national and local for STR's would be another free place to advertise.

I manage & do all of the setups because I'm local. 

I'd love to hear from local investors, new or experienced. 

Located in the Point Place neighborhod with Washington Local School District in Toledo, OH.

You also have to take into account the local / state landlord laws...especially the ones coming down the pike in CA's November ballot --> "Justice for Renters Act" Not sure if it'll effect STR or MTR but as a general rule of thumb, I don't run numbers on best case scenario.

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