Example #1 read crush it by Gary V he talks about how to build a expert marketing plan using social media.

Most require a social.

I had gotten so absorbed that I was saving everything up for the sole mission of getting to the down payment for a SFH for an investment that hearing that I was doing it wrong was a blow to my ego.

Reach your social sphere.

I have been researching (reading, podcasts, talking) to various RE companies that offers such turnkey services - and each day I'm discovering new ones, thanks to targeted  ads in social media coming at me based on my searches :)  - so it is a bit overwhelming trying to sort through.I was wondering if anyone on this forum has a compiled list of such providers (at least the popular ones) with some key information about them like how long they've been in biz, contact info, what are their key markets of focus, what is their main strategy (cash flow vs appreciation or both), what services they offer (mainly provide references to the pieces you need like financing, property management etc or do most of it in house), what is their commission/biz model etc.     

Bravo for Mission Beach - STR has been part of the culture there for decades. 

People think it's as easy as many online/social media gurus makes it look.I don't even waste my time on any client that could not pass the test if they are using FHA Loan.Keep us updated on the rehab and the final outcome.

Or in Chicago, Boston, Seattle...or any affluent area.These "mentors" love to talk about how easy it is to house hack, so they can sell books, programs, social media...whatever their game is. 

Our entire social circle revolves around this niche, and you'd be in good hands. 

Sub tip - Get off social media!