The nice thing about the arbitrage business model, is the companies usually pay you a monthly rent, and then they handle all of the AirBNB stuff. 

It usually means there are problems to be solved for the seller which will translate to opportunities for you.Keep it simple on your first 2 deals to minimize your risk.All the best.

With affordable property prices and a growing rental market, it can be a great option for long-term cash flow.If maximizing short-term rental income is your priority, a home closer to Nashville could be worth the extra cost.

Back yard landscaping is usually the biggest expense at $5-6k for artificial turf and rock, but doing this sets you apart from the others.

It tends to hide marks better.Walls: Neutral tones like SW Repose Gray, Behr Swiss Coffee, or Moore Classic Gray are renter-friendly and modern.Trim and Doors: Use a crisp white like SW Extra White or Moore Chantilly Lace.Accent Walls: For a touch of style, consider an accent wall in soft blue-gray. 

I looked into the maintenance option years back to discover a trend of:  apx. 8% monthly fee which only included rent collection (everything else from maintenance to turnovers etc, extra, and poor reputation on repairs.)

Kind of like a buyer broker I did not have to worry about them going around me extra.

Usually a plumber can pull out the old caulk and re-caulk in less than an hour.  

It usually works out if you have a great property because people will say "wow this is an amazing property for a killer deal" and youll end up with a glowing first few reviews if it pans out. then you are off to the races

I usually target/ball park around 45% of gross income.