Things that would be helpful to know: how much are your holding costs? 

Also, any advice on how to screen tenants would be helpful.

Quote from @Jackie Lin: @Alan Asriants thank you so much for all the information and tips, so helpful!

In this guide, we’ll explore high-yield property types and help you decide between long-term and short-term rental strategies to maximize returns.1.

I hope this was helpful in some way.

@Hiyun Park only experienced investors can DIY everything in Class C Midwest areas like Detroit, Cleveland, St Louis, etc.Hopefully the info below will help you:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Hope this helps!

Overall, for less than two hundred dollars a year ($179, last I checked), if FF helps you get a good booking a day or two earlier than you would otherwise, it pays for itself in reduced vacancy. 

Thanks in advance—your experiences will help narrow down the best fit!

Here are a few tips to help you get started:Financing: Since you’ll be starting your internship soon, lenders may look at your projected income or require a co-signer until you have a longer work history.