Once you embed it into your process — whether that’s building lists, analyzing comps, or drafting outreach — it starts to feel less like a novelty and more like an extra team member.Curious, are you experimenting with one platform right now or testing multiple side by side?"

Getting comfortable with out-of-state deals:It all starts with building a trustworthy team in your target market.

When I started my journey, I actually moved from Portland to Columbus, Ohio in 2020 and have since built a portfolio of 10+ rentals here.

They don't properly research & align:Neigborhood ClassProperty ClassTenant ClassPMC ClassContractor ClassSo, they often buy a Class C property, in a Class D Neighborhood, hire a Class B PMC to manage it, then have a Class A contractor do over-the-top renovations/repairs - and expect Class A results.When the Class of all these moving parts don't properly align, it is often a disaster.

we  are CANADIAN  and have been investing   in  the us for10  years now   work in  Detroit/Toledo area where  we have  great  teams on the  ground  more   then willing  to  share what we  have learnt with anyone who wants toc hat

Per this NY Times article, the average American knows around 600 people.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/science/the-average-american-knows-how-many-people.html#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20knows%20about,do%20you%20know%20named%20Kevin%3FPer the US Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 time in their life, which based upon an approximate lifespan of 84 years, works out to be about every 7 years.https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/calculating-migration-expectancy.html#:~:text=Using%202007%20ACS%20data%2C%20it,one%20move%20per%20single%20yearSo, if the average American knows 600 people and they each move about every 7 years, that means that the average American knows around 85 people that move in any given year.How many of those moves do you want to be involved in?

We have a team of 6 techs and relationships with lots of contractors.

His "team" has attempted to buy a couple of my properties in Cleveland, Ohio using a dead LLC. 

Not dropping all details here, but if someone has a project in this bracket and wants to see how I can position it to move at full ask with zero bottlenecks, I’m happy to compare notes privately.

With an influx of STR investor demand and a shrinking 2025 STR Participation window - its vital investors align or establish a qualified team to execute.