Depending on your down payment (which it seems like you have a good amount of liquid for that) they can nicely cash flow.Ultimately, success in real estate investing comes down to choosing a growing market, investing in a good neighborhood, and building a strong team to support you.

I'm a Managing Partner at a company that facilitates Full-scale flipping, lending, development, and portfolio acquisition. 

As a company we invest a lot into having top line service.

G'Day Alejandro,As a few have already mentioned, take a peak at Toledo also.In my opinion lower potential for long term appreciation but solid/"boring" cashflow.I prefer my portfolio to be "boring" but cashflowing lolLow entry points (Sub $100,000), high rents (Above the 1% rule).Blue collar working class decent folks that will stay and pay.Depending on the area but no derelict homes, yards well kept, cars with wheels and all tenants are employed.Plus, all are sophisticated enough to pay rent online so property management doesn't have to collect rents with bullet proof vests and shot guns lolI'm bias toward Toledo but it's worth considering.Wishing you much success

Call a different number you found online associated with the same company, etc. 

Congratulations and I wish you a ton of success for you and your little one.

Talk to the pest control company and let them know.

I have had PMs successfully get large reimbursement including this PM got one last year (but I do not remember which OTA).It is my belief that AirBnb rejects some smaller claims hoping that it is not worth pursuing.  

Would you hire a property management company?)

The successful wholesalers are the ones that are direct with the seller and have done an analysis on the deal to show it can be a successful investment (always double check with your own)totally agree, I would add the don't act sketchy and present their available homes in a consistent/professional manner to buyers.