ISO Realtor/Lender/Cleaners/Handymen Western NC for STR/2nd Home

[Katharine G.]

Hey BP team--

Looking at Western NC (NC/Georgia border + around Murphy, Southern Smokies Bryson City/Cherokee/Sylva/Franklin/Highlands--yes, keeping it broad for now) for a 2nd home/STR within the next 6-9 months or so. I'm in the very beginning stages of the process, so looking for recs for:

Realtors

Brokers

Cleaners

Handymen

In the area. Also, of course, would love to connect with other folks who are invested in the area and/or have tips/tricks to share. I know regulations vary a bit per town which I find a bit daunting as well. (I currently invest in the Catskills in NY and am not contending with regulations...yet!)

Hope to hear from some of you!