I couldn't imagine managing a property from out of state unless you had an extremely strong team of people in your market to help with showings, inspections, repairs, etc.

Some of those can be good, but most are just regurgitated versions of other people's courses.If you want to be successful in real estate investing, start with transparency.If you are a new investor, use it to your advantage.

Does that mean that I can only rent the place out to people that share the same finances?

If you want to understand the situation better and “get it straight”.

I understand brokers are heavily relationship-based so that is probably why I am struggling to find deals that cash flow.

Was like most people who get into STR deals, wanted higher return.

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

Hi @Raechel ClevengerOne thing to remember when you are getting into RE investing is to have your team of people or as Brandon Turner from the Bigger Pockets Podcast calls it your CORE 41.

@Patricia Steiner^^^^^ this right hereThere will be people out there selling courses on this saying 2023 will be like 2008 and banks will be giving away homes.

I would begin to have a conversation with an architect/engineer and someone who understands zoning to see the possibilitiesGood LuckGino