Or should I find a property first and hope that no one will get that property under contract right away?

This was my first investment property and I had a poor inspector who missed all the electrical and even though the roof had about 5 years left my insurance company made me do that.

I think your absolutely right.

VRBO is having a bit of a glitch right now and loses connection at times.  

No one right decision for everyone. 

Retain proof of that notice and make sure you include the new tenants right forms required by the city now.

You’ve come to the right place to connect with some very smart investors.

Nothing is foolproof of course, but having another investor in your market make a suggestion at least gets us on the right foot. 

It sounds like you’re in a great position to succeed, given your extensive renovation expertise.As a fellow real estate investor, I completely understand how challenging it can be to choose the right design elements, especially when you want to make a space appealing to potential buyers.

I have been using an app called Toggl Track and I'm using it right now