If you are thinking of targeting travel nurses just know that most of the demand is in the 1-2 BR space.

I reached out to the individual marketing the deal to schedule a property viewing, but they’re asking for proof of funds (which I expected) and a signed purchase agreement or LOI.Is this normal?

Pensacola has a lot of potential, and I’ve seen investors do really well in the area with both long-term and short-term rentals.Since you’re just getting started, here are a few tips that might help:Know Your Market: Pensacola’s mix of military families, college students, and tourists means there’s a steady demand for rentals.

I'll try to get in touch with everyone individually (though I'm not used to how the forums work yet).I'm also not sure how to make the at replies work, so that's a bit of a bummer.Anyway, as for location I'm in Kumamoto and investing mostly locally.

High demand and still relatively low entry costs. 

When an individual landlord prices their rental, they do based on what the other ones in the neighborhood have rented for. 

., stricter regulations or lower demand).

It might be helpful to narrow down your options by focusing and researching for markets with strong rental demand, growing job markets, and property prices that fit within your budget.

I believe sometimes a bad experience is more reflective of the individual than the company. 

All the other individuals who have commented on This Thread get that, and I love them for it!