I found the house on Zillow and ended up going through an agent.

I've heard stories on the podcast of financing 75% conventionally through the bank and basically doing seller financing on the down payment, so 25% to them.

STR insurance provides broader coverage, including liability, property damage (even non-guest-related), and gaps Aircover might not cover.For damages caused by guests, document everything (photos, receipts, estimates) and file a claim through Airbnb.

Pull out a spreadsheet and go through the tools everyone mentions to run some comparables and take note of photos, amenities. 

Let's chat soon and see if I can help you think through that strategy a little bit more.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Quote from @Gregory Chadwell: I've sold properties to out of state buyers using facetime and walking through and discussing the property pro's and con's.   

Don't be afraid to go low Sunday through Thursday to get some activlty.We use Pricelabs, but only as a tool; I have to override it continuously.

Discovery: I found this property through a local wholesaler specializing in off-market deals.

A prudent investor doesn't seek quick riches through shortcuts.