@Joshua Karas You're on the right track. 

The 203k is a renovation loan. 

Trying to figure out if the juice is worth the squeeze. 

I have been in the STR market for the last 13 years.

Some people like Yardi and some like the next one. 

That's correct and having access to the mls 

You’re definitely on the right track thinking through tenant demand upfront, especially with a lot of similar inventory sitting.For marketing, Zillow is really it.

Hi Lawrence, 3 quick pointers:1. it's normal to be nervous with doing anything for the first time 2. over prepare, practice your scripts and role play3. it's just a conversation, don't sweat itAlso make sure you know what the goal of your call is.

Then my current primary home will be rented out to balance the cash flow of this purchase for the next year or so.

I agree with @Peter H Derry, the neck area will boom over the next 5-10 years.