Ask them to share their STR management VRBO, AIRBNB etc, and look at their costs.Use their vendors if they offer positive opportunities and use that as a way to ask for "Earn your Business' type discounts.

Here are a few of my questions:- How much money should I save up before starting to invest in properties- Is there a market that would be best for someone such as myself, or is it just personal preference- Do I need to hire people such as agents, contractors, property managers, etc. or will that all be later on once i build up my portfolio- When is the best time to begin purchasing?

I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

This will help you assess the potential return on your investment.Out-of-state investing can be done successfully, but having a reliable property management company in place is important.

It's great to hear that you're interested in providing housing for fellow travel nurses - it sounds like a fantastic niche market.As you're getting started with acquiring rental properties, here are some steps you can take:To start real estate investing, educate yourself on various strategies, including analyzing deals, financing options, property management, and local market trends.

One of my favorites is 'The Book on Managing Rental Properties'.Hope this helps!

Hey @Richard Garro - We manage property all over the Raleigh / Durham area.

I worked for the owner as a property manager for 3 years.

Are you planning on self managing or are you looking for referrals for a good PM Co?

I would recommend networking with some local investors in Texas who could give you unbiased feedback (not someone trying to sell you anything) and 3 to 5 property managers.