Here a quick tip for when you are interviewing companies ask them this question "what are you steps to address a broken hot water tank"If they answer, send a plumber out and address the problem, you know they'll charge you an arm and legIf they say, they'll walk the tenant through trouble shooting steps like resetting the pilot light, you know they'll save you money 

airlines don't keep them.. and of course my credit card proved it but that was not enough.. even though I matched the credit card to hotel stays in the cities i do business and then matched that up to huds and all sorts of business contacts.. power points of presentations i made at reias around the country etc etc.. and other stuff like soft staging my wife buys for her listings.. 

Any tips and/or suggestions are greatly appreciated!

@Mike JeskiI think you are on the right track.You clearly understand the importance of having a network especially when investing in out of area.My suggestion would be to identify your top two or three markets.Plan to spend two or three days visiting each market - meet with brokers, property managers, contractors, talk to the “locals” you meet at bars restaurants hotel parks out and about town.

The most important tip I can give you is to communicate with your landlord. 

Great tip about the fluctuating pricing. 

REAL ESTATE INVESTOR MONEY TIP that I just did and it will save me a lot of money on the taxes this year (Approx 10k this year in taxes).

Looking for any tips and suggestions I can find.

Thanks for the tip!

--------------------I have a really incredible off market deal at my finger tips from within the family.