I used to reply, talk in DM about what we have, etc, but at this point I've given up.  95% of the people we'd talk to about leasing our properties so they could STR never moved forward (and most of those, we just never heard back from)So now when someone reaches out, we ask a few questions first. 

But people vote for politicians that allow this so someone must like it....?

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

(A bit of self-interest here....I am in the Eugene (Springfield) market and always looking for references for reliable, quality maintenance people!)

What is your niche market where you have the most properties and the most business, people know you, and your trades and PM are close.If the owner ever wants to sell, I want your guarantee that you will refer the sale back to me. 

In Detroit Area, I consider East English Village, Bagley, Detroit University, to buy first house turn key around 150-200k, than after I gain some experience(~6 month) with just renting, go to the next level of complexity and do BRRRR there with people who I can trust after first deal. 

That alone probably eliminates most people.

Attend meetups and meet as many people in RE as you can.

I know people are afraid of guests filing a credit card dispute and having your rent charges reversed, but hardly anyone talks about Airbnb arbitrarily refunding guests without consulting you and that's a far bigger risk IMO (which is why I don't list my MTR on Airbnb).

I hear this all the time on BP and other forums, and it just amazes me on how cheap some people can be on managing their own damn property.