An investor who is buying the duplex next to mine wants to trade a duplex he owns in a neighborhood nearby so he can have 2 duplexes next to each other (long story no need for those details). 

If this were my property, I’d run a detailed rental analysis (from what I’ve read in Forbes) to see if the short term route could outpace traditional leasing.

Selling the convenience of the location first and in such detail may lead some renters to assume that there is something not so great about the house itself since the sale in on the location. 

@Jordan Laney the devil is always in the details when you are hiring a PM company.

As I stated above I have use HELOC funds as a bridge strategy but that is really it.If you have more questions hit me up and I would be happy to discuss these options in more detail. 

@Steven Catudal- LLC with detailed operating agreement- Bham has tons of Sec8 opportunities.  

But like you say, the devil will be in the details over time.

I personally will not expand into a market without securing a reliable team first.Service Quality Over Price – While 10-15% may seem attractive, be cautious—cheaper often means less attention to detail.

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

What is the detail of the home?