i remembered your other post from a while back, and i know you're experienced. but were also feeling overleveraged. 

You have come to the right forum to gather advice etc from experienced investors, realtors etc

But I know I have all the legal side set up LLC, Business Checking account, Business Credit card, and getting my permit for STR since you need one in Alexandria VA.I just find it really hard to message landlord/apartment complexes/management companies since I'm very experienced and was wondering if anyone could give me advice on what to say and how to go about pitching my business model to landlords.Right now what I email them is along the lines of "I hope this email finds you well.

I am experiencing the same issue and I have professional photos, using a reputable real estate broker, and in a very rental friendly market.

For experienced out-of-state investors, where have you invested?

In my market most of the experienced investors are not buying to buy and hold due to the cash flow issue.  

Research shows that the more experienced home buyers have a longer and generally more specific list of demands than first-time home buyers.If our buyer does not have a home tour checklist, I give them a version that I have used for years (I did not create it, another investor shared it with me and I have used it). 

I'm pretty new to the game and would love to get some advice from more experienced investors here!

Any input from experienced wholesalers is much appreciated.Thanks a bunch!

I have a couple of friends and clients who have tried them and, from what I've heard, similar experience to what @Amere Mack had experienced.