Similar to the comments above on using FurnishedFinder, also check Airbnb and sort for 30+ day rental options. in addition, I'd recommend talking to the local university and hospitals nearby by calling to their various departments.

This will help you understand your options and decide if it's the right time to hire a pro. 

Here’s the bottom line; unless the deal is VERY large, or the sponsor is going to syndicate a large number of deals, the investor will make more money purchasing the property theirselves with a option low to moderate interest rate loan.  

You want a property that has the highest probability of maxing out on appreciation.Once done, you would want to explore the options below to maximize your rental income:- STR- MTR- Rent by RoomYou should go into this understanding YOU will live in the worst unit - in an illegal unit in the basement if you can!

You have many options here.1) Terminate the lease: It clearly states that they must have renter's insurance and the lapse can result in a default2)Have them cover the damages with sufficient evidence that they caused it3) Claim it on your insurance for the property, likely they won't give a good payout unless a fire, flood, or some sort of wind damage.

But if they don't willingly make the payment your only option would be to sue, and they have the upper hand to let the lender know about the sale possibly triggering DOS.

Sure, being a RE agent is an option.

You must exclude the land value, typically allocated based on property tax assessments or an appraisal, as land is non-depreciable.

In any contract you don't typically need a clause saying what you CAN do, its assumed you can do anything legally allowed as an owner including sell.

You'll have all amortization options, but the most common will be 30 year fixed and that's generally the recommended one.