Meet as many people in your area and tell them what you do.

I had a seller this year in a multiple offer situation reject a higher VA loan offer in favor of a lower, but otherwise very similar, conventional loan offer due to a very minor worry that the property wouldn't meet the VA minimum property standards.

I personally don't trust these million dollar insurance coverage programs that the STR platforms are advertising but I have heard success stories about them.

If so, and you plan to take a loan out at the time of purchase rather than a refi (which is how you would do a BRRRR), then you should speak to a lender to ensure you meet their underwriting standards, and then get pre-approved.

In general these home require much more renovation than meets the eye.

There's one that meets in Tigard monthly

Very nice to meet you both!

I'm meeting a guy tomorrow afternoon that has 15-20 rentals in Lansing, MI and is looking to retire soon.

StevePleased to meet you.

(and I say this as an avowed pessimist, bordering on misanthrope)Locate and attend local REIA meetings.