It is a regular one year lease type property. 

Regular inspections and scheduled maintenance (like cleaning gutters, checking smoke detectors, and servicing HVAC) protect your investment.Treating it like a hobby, not a businessTrack income, expenses, and receipts properly.

Are there any Meetups or active REIAs where they meet regularly? 

Back in 2010 banks wanted to get rid of their REO before the end of the year, later it was short sales, today it's just regular sellers that are seeing the leaves turn, we may get the first night frost this weekend, showings are slowing down more and more every week - seller anxietly is growing.If you look at the chart you can see an over 10% swing betweeen highs and lows.

Or is it better to just find a property on the market with a regular loan.

I regularly work with investors who insist on chasing the last dollar.  

If something happens on your property and your regular insurance doesn’t cover everything, your umbrella policy steps in to protect your assets and savings.If you see yourself building a portfolio, then it’s smart to think through your long-term setup early.

I am a regular listener to the Bigger Pockets podcasts when I am doing chores around my house and my STR property. 

.• And yes, I regularly connect clients with investor-friendly agents, property managers, and insurance pros in the area.If you’d like, we can set up a quick call or Zoom to talk through what you’re looking for and get you pre-approved.– David Stephens

About 3 years ago, with my regular title company, we closed in 2 days.