If not I will try to refinance and then either pull the trigger on furnishing the home for STR (cleaners and handymen were hired/ interviewed on the trip out,) and still have the boots on the ground in case of emergency.. or just long term rental and refinance, repeat…Not a perfect deal, but I learned a ton!

They then follow up with a video interview.

Interview the contractors and get a good contract in place..

Network in your local area and find a mentor even if you can buy in the area you'll gain valuable insights and lessons from experienced investors.When looking for an agent interview them and ask them a lot of questions.

was wondering if anyone had this experience or insight on credit history.Met with a potential tenant for a class B-C type apartment I own and interview went very well, she asked a lot of questions about the unit and how things were run and who to call for utilities and Etc etc.. 

They researched and interviewed a handful of STR MGMT companies and went with Owlstays property mgmt

This is a two-way interview, so have a short list of questions to ask the mentor (What books do you recommend I read to gain a better understanding?

I interviewed 8 lenders before settling on them. 

Source: Interview multiple local property managers.Property Selection:All information must come experienced investment team members, there is no other source.

I take care of the paperwork, finances, accounting, paying bills, finding tenants, creating the leases, interviewing tenants by phone/zoom, etc.