I would 1) demand a copy of the lease from the seller.

The only enticing thing is he can demand a higher interest rate.

There is always demand as the weather and tourism are prime pretty much year round, with peak pricing May-August. are you familiar with the site AirDNA?

It is a theory, but looking at the macro economics of real estate, everything boils down to supply/demand. A

Their location is what is in demand, as well as the use of the properties: as STRs they make a lot more money than they would do as long term rentals (the first house is in a municipality where I cannot use it for STR).

It is really tough to find decent returns in the areas around Atlanta that are in high demand. As

To the responders that tout their investment success and also demand a "coaching fee" - Something smells fishy. 

You won't get them, but if they do apply, it is likely false information or they can demand a reduced rent rate (perfect tenants don't pay top of the market rates). 

This definitely seems like a prime market for the bullwhip effect that we are seeing in a lot of STR areas right now, but especially ones like this.A market that traditionally has mediocre demand, suddenly has MASSIVE demand as everyone's travel is essentially forced into it. 

Here are some questions to ask yourself that may empower you to reveal the right answer for yourself:- Can I demand a month-to-month lease with this rental arbitrage company, so that I have control to back out?