I'm Linda from New York City, passionate about real estate investing for some time now.

A great starting point is to look for growing cities with strong rental demand.

We've now both retired from 6-figure W2 jobs.Lifestyles Unlimited is based out of Houston, but has offices in several cities.

If people are looking to set up a MTR it is very misleading and if someone is looking for a place it also matches even if your property is too far from the major city that is searched resulting in leads that aren't really a match. 

I'm wondering if the same lenders who financing STR's would consider Padspits.You may want to check this, but I would imagine that renting via Padsplit would be considered as a STR which have been highly restricted in the city of New Orleans, and the only way you can get a permit recently is to also live in the property.

This site says it's for travel nurses, but their users come from all walks of life and it's growing daily. go to https://furnishedfinder.stats and enter the city information.

I on one hand focus on local politics, because I can have a relationship with my state senator, assembly person, mayor and city council people. 

I’m in the city of Los Angeles with the toughest laws.

The city is very open to this setup, with a clear permit process: $500 initially, plus a $100 inspection fee.

Southern border of the land is Wilson Creek (a large, well established, full time creek with old growth trees)Approx 1 acre of non-recoverable flood zone along length of creekTwo small ponds on the property, which can be filled in to utilizeSmall neighborhood to East of property line with utilities ready and available for project Currently a couple of older homes and barn structures on property (100% liveable and well maintained)Wilmeth Rd is currently expanding down the block to a 4 lane road which connects to Highway 75 in McKinneyLarge developments are underway within a 1/2 mile to 3 miles out radius<4 miles to Costco, ChickFilA, WholeFoods, Cinemark, major hospitalAT&T Fiber and Atmos Gas at front of propertyA water well can be run, if desired, or tap into the city's water (currently on city water and has large main at front of property)A CE firm has drawn up plans for a small, 12 home, 3/4 acres development.