People in high price markets seek to invest in better cashflow markets, but need a local operator to manage the touch points that a residential investment requires.

Melisa Justice, and she helped me navigate the entire Journey, it was a process not too long, it took about a month, and the process would have been definitely very hard being that I was on a different state by Melissa made it a lot smother, she was very responsive to all my questions (and I had a lot of questions), she helped me find a lender that would fit better for my financial situation, once I was pre-approved she connected me with the right property inspectors, and all through out the process she kept in touch pointing me the right direction all the way until closing day, all this to say I Definitely recommend her for any body the is finally ready to take the plunge and get started with their real estate carrier, I definitely will get in touch with her when I'm ready to buy my next property!

But this is really your first touchpoint with potential guests who are scrolling the endless options of airbnb, vrbo, etc.

I focus on staying engaged, whether it’s through regular check-ins, providing insights without expecting anything in return.In terms of systems, I’ve found that a mix of structured tools and personal touchpoints works best.

When I began direct-to-owner marketing for multifamily (12-40 units), I realized it usually takes many months and touchpoints to build rapport with most sellers where they are willing to really open up about their property and financials. 

Quote from @Mike Grudzien: Two thoughts:1) stay in your STR for a day or two and you'll discover things it needs or that would be nice to add2) use several touch-points to communicate with Travelers/Guests.

It's a good touch point and I follow up to make sure they received it. 

@David Varvaro yeah man I know that's probably a good idea, it just seems to me that it adds another touch point when it comes to communicating between on-island contacts.

Doing that will get you a couple of touch points that will bring you back to investing and be that little push to whatever “pull” brought you back to REI and BiggerPockets! 

It's the first touchpoint as you mentioned.