Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Well you'd actually be netting more in the long run by doing so compared to putting it towards the home. 

I would find a loan officer that does both conventional and FHA renovation loans to compare which has better rates and terms for your situation.

Looking at this past week's CMI, it's interesting to see the buyer/seller positioning in the SE-ish area compared to the NW-ish area with rates high 6's in JanuaryStill bullish on W/NW future demand due to TSMC factory and other companies (dashboard snapshot below) but time will tell.

It amazes me the nice cars, clothes, and general stuff that my renters have compared to what I own. 

I'd like to know your thoughts/advice on how to compare long-term and mid-term rentals.

Not the greatest occupancy rate, especially when compared with somewhere like the Smokies.

Findlay is a real oppotunity beause you’ve got a combination of stable job sources, a decent population size, and often lower acquisition costs compared to bigger metros.About choosing an agent..

You can also look into building a rental portfolio which is a little less hands off compared to flipping.

If your rent ends up being comparable to your current mortgage, it might not give you the cash flow flexibility you’re hoping for.