He's the first to admit he doesn't know everything, but he does know a lot.I like his approach to real estate.He's stayed local and in residential SFR and small MFR, but has diversified with Class A, B & C properties. 

These gatherings provide an invaluable opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in your local market who can offer firsthand advice and insights to support you on your real estate journey.Similar to the wealth of resources available within the BiggerPockets community, NCREIA offers a multitude of tools and resources to assist you in your endeavors.

The local enforcement just didn't seem interested and didn't take action.

Shoot me a DM if you want to network and please invite me to any local events!

I invest locally in Columbus and Cleveland.

My local lender I use in Memphis is very familiar with lending to foreigners with hard money!

best is to speak with a realtor that is local and understands the market 

I was advised to start locally despite the challenging market.

I’ve been investing locally in residential properties over the last 25 yrs and I have 100 doors .

To my knowledge, STRs do not qualify for the real estate professional status as they are seen as a business venture and not real estate activities (this is why it is a "loophole").