I work in property management software so I often talk to property managers and investors across the country about their strategies and experience with investing in their areas.... but for our first (few) investment properties, we'd like to stay within driving distance (currently live in Quincy, MA). 

@Gulshan D.If you haven't already, you should check with your lender and attorney to confirm that's doable.

Now, if it's investment properties, that's a whole different story, and yes there is ways to confirm not only numbers BUT the quality of that connection. 

Because I am a full-time college student and I work part-time I ask that the interested parties submit a rental application before I show the house, but many of them refuse to give a rental application unless they can see the house first.The criteria for what I look for in a rental application are as follows:Credit report: I look to see if they have had at least 90% or higher on-time paymentsBackground check: I look to see if they have ever been evictedJob and rental references: I look for a steady income and make sure they can afford it with what they make I also call their current landlord to make sure they have been a good tenant and confirm the information the tenant gave me.I currently have it listed at $1650/month with a 12-month lease.

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Talk to an insurance agent to confirm.

@Taylor CookYou can do this yourself using software.

Of course, the virtual numbers that the tool spits out have to be validated "the old fashioned way" by confirming the assumptions the tool is making (comps for daily rental, occupancy, vacancy rate, seasonality, etc.) 

I know it's a pain to pay the extra couple hundred dollars for re-inspection, but it's always worth it to double check and confirm on your end.

I helped 2 buddies buy condos on Okaloosa island within the last year who did the exact same thing - they're here for 12 months for flight upgrade training.Happy to recommend cleaners, management software/products, or listing advice when the time comes.