2) You MUST screen these people before renting to them, but you can use FurnishedFinders screening tool3) Otherwise, you can put your choice of screening link in your ad or include in a response template in FF.

Also, which choice is better for you highly depends on what your real estate goals are and the experience level & skillset of the specific agent.Traditional agent and Redfin Agent could essentially be the same thing in many cases.

Its simple in practice, however you need to make sure the numbers work.

So choice is staying stock market and making 15%-20% or buying property and MAYBE breaking even. 

Another common practice for nationally sparse datasets such as tax data is aggregation.

Quote from @Collin Hays: I suspect that the Smokies is your best choice, simply because it is a year-round destination. 

Are there any guidelines or best practices (ie: rewiring such a property would be more valuable than updating insulation).Is it something you need to ask the insurance company about to get, or is all this determined in the initial interview with the potential insurer?

Here are some thoughts on your choices:401k Loan: This can be a good option since you're borrowing from yourself, but it comes with repayment risk, especially if you leave your job.

TX market has been a popular choice for those seeking higher appreciation.

If you want better cash flow, 35805, 35810, 35816, and 35811 are likely the choices.