I am looking for contractor referrals he can trust.

Also, we can be relatively sure that they won't overstay without permission, as we tend to be fully rented for a year or more out, sequentially to 3-4 separate individuals.

Each market has its quirks; like, San Antonio is all about maximizing cash flow, while Austin tends to be more of an appreciation play.

I tend to pay back within 6 months, so my score bounces up pretty close to the original score after the final payment is made.

I've seen it happen.. it just depends on who you're asking.I can't help w/ a referral in Ohio but I'm sure if you search long enough you'll find someone.

For the record, I receive ZERO compensation for making this referral!

As a fellow Northerner, I tend to buy in the Southern half of the US for 2 reasons:1) you get much higher year-round occupancy rates in the South & it’s simply tough to earn a good ROI in the North if your place sits vacant for a big chunk of the year2) Culturally, the Southern half of the US seems to be a lot more accepting of STRs regulation-wise.

I just put them up on the AMHA search myself and put my PM as contact but I tend to be hands on.

For first-time or newer investors, lenders tend to be a bit more conservative with leverage and rates because they consider experience a key factor in risk assessment. 

I do this actively networking with other investors, sharing content on sites like Bigger Pockets and Think Realty magazine, and building relationships with referral partners like wealth managers.Finally, you have to have the best people working with you from your lender partner, to your property inspector, to your property manager, to your insurance partner, and asset protection and business attorney.