Talking to others who are on the same journey can give you fresh ideas and support.

Also, platforms like Crexi and MLS can sometimes yield better results.Questions to Ask in New Markets: Focus on questions around local vacancy rates, job market stability, average tenant stay duration, and the area’s development plans.

It's probably because I'm new, but I thought staying away from places with only one industry, high crime, and low income was the rule of thumb.What am I missing? 

I use Roku Guest Mode on my TVs which wipes all logins at the end of their stay.

Laws also change often so you have to stay up on those changes.

I just started working with THD, I had the same situation as Shankar RamaniI had a 3/2 SFH posted for LTR, they reached out asking if I am open to short term rental, I was hesitant first but after searching the company and their business model, I was willing to take the risk if they pay me a good premiumThe person who reached out to me works with the insurance side of THD ( they have corporate leasing department too), and her tenant had a fire damage in their house so the insurance company wanted the tenant to stay somewhere until the house repair is done.

It's very helpful to se the real challenges you've encountered across different markets- especially your point on finding qualified subs and staying away from high-rate lenders. 

So my questions to the community:1-Does anyone have experience with this process of obtaining a Letter of No Objection and could advise whether I could go at this alone or would recommend staying with an Expediter?

There will definitely need to be a reno budget to, at the least add bedrooms, and I am looking to stay under 400k.

Let's stay in touch Mary!