However, that was a fluke.Warranty companies are in the business of making money.

Some outreach to local companies with a transient workforce may be worth your time - you'd have 1 lease rather than 5 (1 per bedroom). 

As others have said there are many experienced RE agents, management companies, and so on...Best of luck to you! 

I am currently living out of state so I have hired a property management company to handle this task, however, my home is still sitting vacant with very few prospective tenants.

Unfortunately, the septic company is taking their time, and I’m still waiting for the replacement to be completed.

If you plan to invest in multiple states or require advanced asset protection, consult a CPA or attorney to explore options like a holding company structure.

@Craig DanielsI own a local top reviewed real estate brokerage and property management company in palm bay.

The key is making sure you have the right team in place—outside of market research, finding a trustworthy property management company is one of the most important factors in making long-distance investing successful.

you are going up against people and companies that spend thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars a month in marketing. 

I have a system and process for everything in my company.