- all you would do is "manage the manager", which you could do from anywhere you have internet access.

As has been said if you don’t have anyone local to rely on you’re probably gambling.

I find as much info as I can on internet searches.

I'm wondering if I'm missing anything: Mortgage (20% down, so no PMI) HOA Electricity Gas (None, as the new construction house has an electric stove—everything is electric) Water Bill Camera Security System Internet Lawn Care Regular MaintenanceQuestions: Will I need to pay for trash? 

you can however require an non-internet letter.   

STR is becoming a difficult strategy because there are so many costs (furniture maintenance, utilities, internet, etc.) that you have to factor in and if you are in an oversaturated market, then unless your property is unique, you can only compete on price.

It's better than what you'll get from most attorneys and what you'll find on the internet.

Or one of the literally thousands of books, videos, etc on this thing called the internet?

Any illegal activity like drug dealing, prostitution or gambling can attract unwanted elements.

I got into detail of what they were looking for first.. then I qualified that they had the money and were ready to go ( like a good car salesmen does) then I picked 3 properties ( back before the internet ) One I knew they might like one that pretty sure they would not and one I knew fit all the criteria and they would buy. then I asked for the order point blank and wrote it up usually on the Hood of my car.. contract with NCR paper and off er went to escrow.