Supply and Demand: When buyers outnumber sellers, prices and rents rise.Population Growth: Cities with significant and sustained population increases are more likely to see long-term rent growth.Job Stability and GrowthA property’s value is tied to the jobs in the area.

Just in case.Ultimately whatever correlates with your future plans but a solid way to build long term wealth.

New primary mortgage will be about $2500 a month, old house that I will rent out long term is $1000 a month.

Just be sure to vet each property and the terms within.

I’d offer to sign the form if I was allowed to cross out everything between brokerage firm and during the terms.

LoL So really trying to learn what I can, gain some capital, and see what my options could be for the year.I'd like turnkey and long term renters in place, as that seems like a good way to get started as a rookie. 

Quote from @Ben Russell: Although I agree the leases and the legal implications of "Mid-Term" rentals and "long-term" rentals are closly related, I don't think the leases should be identical. 

What about rate and term refinancing?

I completely agree that starting early is key to long-term success.

If you ever see someone offering terms that are too good to be true, you might as well just post your SS# and banking information on IG.