@Marcus Auerbach well saidYou mentioned some very important considerations, especially related to how to organize your search from starting by searching for ideal tenants to eventually finding an area that is suitable for your ideal tenant

Landlords shouldn't allow it because they don't know who the Tenant is placing in the property, that they are obeying the laws, paying taxes, etc.Most AirBnB arbitrage people that I've dealt with are not business savvy, they live off the cashflow and don't maintain reserves, and they will pull stakes and leave you hanging the minute something changes.If your property is suitable for AirBnB and can make more money doing it, you should do it yourself.

For example, I buy a lot of houses other investors would balk at because we have an affordable housing program that is suitable for a particular kind of asset in a particular kind of area that doesn't always fit other investors model.

Obviously, properties aren't going to be *listed* for a price that approaches the 50% rule, but are these sites suitable for identifying properties you might be able to make offers on that may cash flow at the conclusion of a deal?

I need to get homeowners insurance before closing and I am wondering what a suitable amount of coverage would be.

I for instance would contact you offline and have a conversation with you first about who you are, your real estate goals and objectives and what might be suitable for you.  

There are several programs that allow for no seasoning cash out refinances for investors and further information would be needed to determine suitability: a.

You can require that the sale be contingent on your finding a suitable replacement.  

I'll leave those reasons aside, since we're talking investment here.Pardon me if I forget any but here are the most obvious reasons an investor would buy internationally that come to mind as I write these lines, in no specific order:- Diversification- You don't find suitable opportunities in your own city or country- You don't want to invest in your city or country for whatever reason- You find better opportunities in other countries: higher returns and/or lower risks.Bear in mind that investing internationally differs from country to country and isn't one size fits all. 

Rent by the room is a suitable option, but as you've mentioned, dealing with roommates is a hassle.