Talk to locals early – Once you have a few target cities, jump on BiggerPockets forums, reach out to property managers, agents, or investors on the ground to ask about real rents, turnover rates, and hidden expenses that don’t show up online. 

I found them on line and wondering how was your experience if you ussed them.response would be appreciated

You’re spot on—online reviews can only go so far, especially when you’re remote and need people you can trust.

More inventory = more opportunity for investors, however, regional dynamics and rates matter more than ever. 

KBKG has an inexpensive online tool, but it is hyper conservative.

Hi Lee, If I were in your shoes as a beginner, here’s where I’d start:Free Resources First: Podcasts like BiggerPockets and YouTube channels (Max Maxwell, Jerry Norton) give you a solid understanding of wholesaling basics for free.Structured Courses: Look into beginner-friendly online wholesaling courses — some are offered by local REI groups or mentors.

I have done some general searching online and I am not sure an online "course" is the best approach when it comes with a $250 price tag and I have no references.

They often know the true rental demand and pricing beyond what online tools show.

Due to the demand and how student rental season runs, I have 100 percent occupancy and have 6-9 months notice IF I will have a vacancy and it is always the same week of the year.The Cincinnati and Columbus chapters of REIA (cincinnatireia.com and coreerocks.com ) both have mostly online meetings including one group that meets and has presentations on shared housing.

Spend $50 on Bigger Pockets tax strategies books to learn some basics, and then focus your time, energy and money on what really matters: finding and acquiring properties.But if you really want to start working with a tax strategist right away, here is how to find one:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1222774-expla...