I want to get control of the properties, remodel and furnish, while protecting this investment.  

Waivo and Furnished Finder partnered to create a unique product just for MTR.

So you would either need to learn a lot about how to be an awesome STR operator and you would probably need to put into your home $20,000 to $100,000 in adding furnishings, design, and adding amenities to make the property desirable.

Purchasing a fully furnished 3-bedroom home minutes from a large hospital and a SUNY University.Whom (at the hospital) would I contact to determine if there is a market for mid term rentals.

Quote from @Cristiana Rios: Hey Duane, I’m Cristiana, and I’ve spent the last 10 years building and leading teams in the short-term and mid-term rental industry across Airbnb, VRBO, Furnished Finder, Booking.com, and 20+ other platforms.

Featuring stylish, modern furnishings and vibrant, fun amenities, this home is perfect for a variety of short-term rental visitors.

One property is not furnished and has an unfinished basement that we'll eventually be converting. 

I'm using Minoan to furnish a luxury STR and it's been incredible, and I am actively trying to find a way to better leverage their service. 

It's so much work to furnish and set up a short term rental.

After 12 years in the furnished rental game, I'd say that is a pretty good sample size.