It is possible that your state may protect them but ESA's are not protected by ADA nationally. 

Minneapolis has lowest vacancy rate in the nation.  Itis

They have a BIG national portfolio. 

I initially had mostly single women tenants (40-60 years old) when I started out and it spoiled me.

By "foreigners", I assume you mean foreign nationals. 

At last account they only need give 30 days notice (and I'm all for our fighting men & women to have that right). 

To confirm – SmartMove reports include a tenant risk score, national criminal background, and a customized leasing recommendation.

Every broker specializes in a particular market, even if they are part of a national chain.  

I work and am affiliated with some great, reputable providers (full disclosure I work for MACK Companies - arguably the nation's longest tenured turn-key provider) but I've seen investors get burned working with the wrong peopleThe bigger pockets-based group that launched http://turnkey-reviews.com/ can provide some insight as well. 

So I like you already had my property management S corp opened, and went to register for NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Manager's) and I was very disappointed when I found out that they wouldn't accept me because Virginia Required that you have a minimum Sales licenses.