Good luck, and feel free to ask if you need more tips on tenant screening!

Again your only getting general information in some states the land contracts can be voided that quick but other states you MUST go through a full foreclosure and then if they dont move a full eviction I KNOW i have been there done that. ..

It is surprisingly easy to manage out of state and if you want more tips on how, check out Bigger Pockets book "30 Day Stay" on Mid Term Rentals. 

They are about to move out and I’m nervous to rent to a stranger in the future with this same policy.

Starting real estate investing early is a smart move, especially while leveraging your military benefits.

From my own personal experience and from others I think most reach the "tipping point" from self managing to using a PM somewhere between 5-15  units, especially if you have a W2 and want to continue to scale. 

I'd use an approved underlayment.Pro Tip: If it's cheap, it's not good.....at least spend in the moderate range.

Winter always sees fewer people moving, but a lot of people were transitioning for the last 4-5 years.

You can learn about demand, running an airbnb, and all the moving parts.

Why would they move, its built to their design?