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Since you're interested in MTRs, look for spots near hospitals, universities, or corporate hubs to attract traveling nurses or professionals.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Insurance Housing Partnerships:Insurance companies do sometimes need temporary housing for families, but the process to get on their radar can be unclear, as you experienced with GEICO.

if you just buy standard, long term rentals and put them under professional property management, that is certainly viable. 

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We have not disabled ours or converted to gas, but Tenant must sign a Fireplace Addendum stating if they use it, we require a higher renter's liability policy with us as additional insured, rules on wood, storage, use, safety, they pay for yearly professional cleaning each year they are there, etc.  

Looking forward to sharing my progress and learning from experienced investors like yourself!

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