Hostaway is not the cheapest software out there, but it has the most stable connections, reliability and 24/7 support. 

Is Rabbu reliable? 

Being out of state, you will want an agent who has good relationships with reliable inspectors, title companies, contractors, property managers, lenders, wholesalers, insurance agents, other RE agents, etc.

You should consider: appreciation, can you get reliable property management there, crime area, etc to name a few.

Here are a few ways you can still verify their income, reliability, and background:1.

Reliable Cleaners will make or break your success with short-term rentals, so that is a must.

Hey James, the most important part of investing from a distance is building and improving reliable systems, generating deal flow, and building a rock solid team.Read this article on the "core 4".

Building a reliable power team is crucial for smooth transactions.

(I've noticed that zillows in house background check is not great & not reliable based on my previous experiences with them)

Yes, we still sometimes end up with appraisals that are significantly “off”, but, those tend to be “off” by lesser amounts and most are at least somewhat reliable.