Considering other choices, including buying a single-family house for your permanent residence and looking into different areas for mid-term rentals, can be worthwhile given your family's needs and preferences.

Fifth, the tax advantages in the years that it serves as a rental are beneficial. 

@Steven Rago legally, whoever shows the property has to be a licensed agent.You can try to play games with that and have a handman allow "access", but it's a BIG risk.So that leaves agents & PMCs.You have two choices with agents:1) Pay per showing: since any agent can show a property, find the cheapest.2) Pay Listing Fee: typically 1 month of rent to put in MLS and place a lockbox so any/all agents can show.We do NOT recommend allowing agents to screen applicants - it's a conflict of interest!

It will be beneficial for achieving your real estate goals.

Here's an idea: you might want to give your tenants the choice to pay using check/money order or Zelle.

Gas heat access is better than electric for example if you have a choice. 

Lastly, connecting with local lenders and brokers in your area can be incredibly beneficial to your journey. 

Take a look at AirBNB and VRBO and check the competition to see what's what.Now, personally I don't see this as a great choice.

In addition, filing an extension can be beneficial even if you plan to file before April 15th.

Chris Voss's negotiation course was beneficial for me.