Aside from networking, in person and on bp...

You also haven't left room for property management (if you intend to use it).So long story short, if you're BRRRRing or using a mortgage to obtain the property you are going to be cashflow negative or close to it:$1,150 - $1,000 - $90 - $62.50 - $62.50 - $62.50 = -$127.50My personal criteria is that I won't buy any single family rental unless it cash flows $250/month after all average expenses and provides a minimum of a 20% cash on cash return.

I'd personally, be really uncomfortable with this situation. 

Yes internet is supplied (personally I believe it's standard).Furnishings - Buy double the amount of dishes of the number of people who stay.

I personally avoid dark colors because I want a clean, bright look.

I first met this realtor when I bought five homes he owned personally.

Once you have made personal (in person) contacts and have surveyed the neighborhoods yourself, then you can do the agent/video.  

Since we are local to our market it is not an issue, however to beat this you could get a Google Voice with a local number that forwards to your phone for free.You will need some sort of boots on the ground anyways so using your contracted cleaner, handyman, or a neighbor or Realtor etc will all work, but me personally I would want the call to come to me so I can figure the best person to call.

She arranged for her own person to estimate the repair.

@Gene Jungcertainly there are personal preferences and values involved but in general you get better returns from leveraged real estateyou will also be able to claim depreciation as an expense, which helps offset any taxes you might have to pay on net incomeconsult your CPA for more detail