It wasn’t ideal, but it was the only way to keep the deal alive.I made the drive to her small town, met her at a local bank, and had the paperwork notarized.

If you want to build a large number of properties, get connected with local meetups. 

Link to article about Falls Event center founder that recently went under & is facing major legal issues.

Start networking with local agents and investors for insights, and talk to a lender to get pre-approved to understand your budget.

I’ve spent time assessing areas locally and identified Richmond, Pearland, Conroe, Montgomery and Katy as prospective areas to invest in.

You can also search for local FB groups that specialize in longer term stays.

A good host knows the local festival dates and has a handyman and multiple cleaners on call and ready to goa very clean house and quick turnaround are vital Im listed as a co-host but I pay a local host to do the legwork 

Talk to your local building department for the codes they follow and requirement(s).

I know, why do you think I talk to you like a local lol.I used to swim in steven creek reservoir!

(One virtual and one local).