Has good job at a local factory & recently started school to become a welder. 

Based on the information that you shared, if you haven’t already done so, I recommend connecting with a local expert.

Similar to the comments above on using FurnishedFinder, also check Airbnb and sort for 30+ day rental options. in addition, I'd recommend talking to the local university and hospitals nearby by calling to their various departments.

I was able to join the local Facebook pages for investors that are local to my area. 

Hre are the key things to knowWhat you are bidding on - often oddball properties that are hard to identify and have little value are auctioned offThe true as is value of the property, The tax assessment can be way higher or way lower than the true as is valueThe local laws and how they affet your total costs and returns

Quote from @Kyle Carter: The comps that come from local real estate agents will be the best for this one.

There are cases of local governments delaying payment due to budget constraints.

It would be local for you.  

You can also search for local FB groups that specialize in longer term stays.

I saw an example recently in Bloomberg about how local regulations can really shape a landlord’s experience, from what I’ve heard.