This is too important and also sort of a personal question depending on your state and specific circumstance and I suspect not a one size fits all answer would suffice. 

Like the others, inside mount if you can fit them.Look cleaner but they are also harder to damage.

This is a form of coliving property management that fits rent-by-the-room coliving environments, but it would not fit apartment coliving environments. 

The variation in what fits where is why that is awkward for an approach around here.

I may have more strict requirements for my operations today but just means I need to look around more for a market that fits my current position. 

There is no one-size-fits-all for markets and salespeople.

Furnished Finder is a good idea, even if the fit with travel nurses hasn’t been ideal—it might be worth exploring other platforms for mid-term renters or marketing directly to local families in need of temporary housing.One thought: consider offering seasonal promotions or themed packages to draw in more guests, like holiday stays or discounts for longer weekends.

Because they aren't traditional tenants in the sense with a 1 year lease and to determine fit for the house, I like to start everyone on 2-4 month leases and see how they perform.

It keeps your asset, but rising costs and no property management may stretch your time and energy.1031 Exchange into WA: If local management and long-term appreciation in WA fit your goals, this could work.

Do you have an idea of the purchase price that fits your budget and/or what your mother is able to pay in rent?