Also, make sure you have a great property management company who can be your "boots on the ground".

I did but each company I worked with has been bought or sold since then.

As I have said they can throw people out for negativity so you will unlikely get a true and honest review from anyone in a forum like this. these training companies just follow MLM tactics  ala Amway etc.. right down to the sell the product make money. its all the same marketing just the product is different.

Also any tips for automating this as much as possible and how to protect the property financially and property management would be appreciated.I ALMOST understand the rental arbitrage strategy if building a company scaling with say 30 + units and looking for high short term cash flow.  

I'm located north of Houston, Owned a Real Estate Mortgage company years ago.....

Travel nurses are making bank and sometimes I think the locums companies provide lodging.

I work for a property management company in Milwaukee, a very hot rental market currently.

In this option your agent would either get paid from you directly in your closing costs OR from the seller via seller concessions.like Russell said, if you are comfortable with the transaction and understand what you are signing and you don't need things explained and you have connections with inspections and title companies then go for it.

I use American Tenant Screening and will call them tomorrow.

Hi @Frank Pyle,**I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned**To secure long-term financing for your Airbnb, look for DSCR lenders that accept pro forma income instead of requiring 12 months of rental history.