Readers should seek professional advice.

A good agent should welcome due diligence, not discourage it.Ask for references, any legitimate professional should be happy to provide them.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Readers should seek professional advice.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Since you're interested in MTRs, look for spots near hospitals, universities, or corporate hubs to attract traveling nurses or professionals.

Readers should seek professional advice.

if you just buy standard, long term rentals and put them under professional property management, that is certainly viable. 

I think this is a great way to connect with other Real Estate professionals. 

We have not disabled ours or converted to gas, but Tenant must sign a Fireplace Addendum stating if they use it, we require a higher renter's liability policy with us as additional insured, rules on wood, storage, use, safety, they pay for yearly professional cleaning each year they are there, etc.