The management companies & local investors usually lease places up within 1-2 weeks max (depending on if you want to hold out of higher rents) How would you think about leasing these out? 

Since you're still living in the property, you might be able to house hack and keep the lower owner-occupied tax rate—worth confirming with a local tax advisor.

In return for excellent service I'll be offering repeat business and I'll happily provide referrals to my existing investor network for those top performers. 

It makes lead management way more efficient since they get to focus on people who actually want to do business. 

Would not recommend investing remotely until you have some local property management experience. 

I can feel that you have embraced the move and change. if you want to meet some local investors there is a meet-up next Tuesday. it's posted in the classifieds.

local PM and happy to help with connecting you with agents, contractors, lender etc. and running analysis on investment property.

Researched the area , contacted local team through biggerpockets How did you finance this deal?

Get your insurance in business name, utilities can be put in business name.

I love the flexibility they offer for traveling professionals, military families, or folks in between moves.My main questions:Have you noticed increased demand for midterm rentals in this area, particularly from military personnel at nearby bases or healthcare workers at local hospitals?