Also note that at first I was nervous about vacancies b/c I marketed it and then it sat for a bit but it seems travel nurses book very close to the the time they actually will be in the area, about 2 weeks out from move in date.

Our family are relocating to another state and we want to rent out our house that has a pool. We don't want to sell the house but want to make sure we are covered as much as possible on the extra liability of renting ...

I don't know any private lenders and hard money makes me nervous since I'm a buy and hold guy and the payback isn't as cut and dry as it is on a fix and flip.

You are right to be nervous about a PM that can't communicate. 

Y’all are making me nervous.

I am nervous to furnish it then have it sit empty. 

I have not tried these, only one of our local property management companies uses this method.I'd be nervous about missing out on both the feedback about the unit and a chance to check out and informally interview applicants.

BRRRRs are really tough right now with interest rates high, rents flat, contractors booked up, and tremendous competition for deals.i always get nervous with HELOCs as down payment because it can mean that you're not well capitalized. 

Now I am really getting nervous.

I usually do month long rentals (as a minimum) but committing to a full year with a tenant makes me nervous.