@Nathan NoorlunRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Every Week I scan the MLS, navigating cities and towns in South Florida that are friendly (and not friendly) toward short term rentals.

It is a large, old Victorian in a small, rural town.

I'll be in town Jan 22-Feb 4 and would LOVE to meet up!

I’m exploring the idea of turning it into a furnished long-term rental to hold onto it, generate income, and possibly return to STR when things settle down.However, I’m new to the furnished LTR space and would love advice!

Tell them you are looking in 3-5 towns, with a certain type of home with a certain type of budget.

I would be interested in knowing what town the property is in.

With a natural in and use owner occupied housing, you could likely end up with 1-2 houses a year (each in a new city).The other option is when your baseball career is over, you will most likely end up back in your home town, so you could start the brrrr process there with maybe your parents checking in on the work the contractors and property managers are doing.Best of luck.

I am exploring this option now and just learned about it. 

I met with Equity Trust at BPCON2024 and have been exploring this option myself as well!