This would help focus such a call/support for you and hopefully get you more and valuable responses.

Then I mail a very simple handwritten letter and usually get north of a 30% response rate.  

Thank you all for your responses—they are very much appreciated!

They want to pick up the phone and call or text and get an instant response from their cleaners.

Still in NKY, but for investment purposes and being a lot more lively, I am househacking a little farther north.

I call it that because most commonly the listing agents call me and says "you mother f...." to me in response, lol. 

It is also worth noting that property management is often closer to 30% of gross rent for a short-term rental due to the much more intensive hands-on management compared to a typical 10% for long-term and as such, I agree with recommendations above that medium term rentals may provide the best of both worlds if you are able to tailor proximity to a local need, e.g. hospitals and travel nurses.Again, happy to relay my personal experiences in the area if you're interested.Best of luck,Patrick Patrick, Thanks so much for the response that is great to know about the different zoning requirements for short-term rental in Nashville.

I don't think one will make money on a net-net basis over the long term.I had asked the same question to local and foreign buyers agent in japan and had vague responses from them as they know the reality.The opportunity lies in the foreclosed property in Japan.

Regarding a 1031 exchange, while the property was rented and treated as an investment property during your deployment, if you maintained it as your primary residence for tax purposes, it may complicate eligibility.

Looking forward to the responses on this!