If I thought for one minute there was a big market for EM deposits and a reliable bevy of potential clients I would be all over funding 7 figures .. but even with all my experience in lending I jsut dont see it  personally and maybe I am blind to it but I close a lot of deals for wholesalers 10 to 20 each and every month for years..

I have not had that happen, but natural gas is a lot more reliable than power. 

But with the EOY right around the corner need something more reliable. 

.: For context, I own two SFR:Find a reliable and affordable handymanPay an extra 5k down on my highest mortgage rate (8.5%)Rebuild cash reservesMax out 401k and ROTH IRAImprove my operational efficiency especially with bookkeeping.Goal is to eventually end up with one property for each kid to help them get started when they start family formation. 

I believe it to be a reliable source.Regarding medium rental income per unit.

Furnished Finder does make it tricky since you need separate profiles for each room, but platforms like Apartments.com or Airbnb might work better if you're aiming for full-house rentals or structured by-the-room arrangements.If you decide to rent to multiple individuals:Tenant Screening: Screen each tenant thoroughly to ensure they’re reliable and responsible.Clear Communication: Introduce potential tenants to one another Detailed Agreements: Use separate leases for each tenant and specify shared vs. private spaces, utilities, and maintenance responsibilities.House Rules: Create clear, written house rules to prevent misunderstandings.Inventory Tracking: Document everything in the home (furniture, appliances, etc.) to avoid disputes about damage or missing items.Also, market your property with its flexibility in mind—like proximity to hospitals for traveling nurses or universities for graduate students.

And as others said, section 8 tenants are often the most quiet and reliable because they don't want to lose this aid and they are grateful to have housing. 

Mentorship starts with relationships, not strangers on the interwebs.Coach Carson is a very reliable resource for building a small, powerful portfolio. 

A good property manager who knows Memphis well, a reliable contractor, and an experienced agent who specializes in investment properties will be key.

From my point of view for event guest screening and security deposits, Superhog is reliable and integrates well for STRs and events, but you might need to adjust its setup for your use case.