As I'm looking for a house hack, I'd really love to live in a decent area (some in Jersey City can be iffy).

I work with a property management company in NJ and we see a lot of success with our clients holding long-term rentals. https://www.tvdhousing.com/Welcome to BP! 

Does anyone have a refferal for a sewer scope company?

Does anyone have any good recommendations for a good fence company in the Modesto area? 

We have decent equity in each and the loans were taken out at a great time, 2 of them at less than 4%, 1 was paid off with a HELOC on our primary residence at 2.5% for 15 yrs., 1 was bought with a HELOC on the free and clear home. 

I like the idea of no pets and that is decent income (depending on what the rents are).

Once you find that company then you have to make sure that your business model aligns with theirs It is very important that you make sure you take the time to interview and have candid conversations with a PM company.

By the way, my company can likely finance your deal with 10% down on the purchase (90% LTV) and 100% financing of the renovations.

I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.

Sounds like it could be a decent LTR situation, but you answered my concern on if a STR would really stay booked enough to justify a purchase.