There are slight Regional variations in labor prices, but it's not as large a discrepancy as people think.

Seems like a lot of people are recommended them here. 

Ask them if they'd mind sharing their experience with you.. if they'd recommend the area or not, and lastly if they could maybe send you a P/L sheet to see their income, expenses etc.You might run into some hosts that aren't responsive or any help, but it just takes a few people to share insight to get a good idea of the market you're dealing with.

Though I have purchased some with a mix where 330+ days a year, people parked in the driveway and the street except when there were snow bans, but there was enough room to fit everyone in the driveway/parking lot, and that was a hassle to deal with some days. 

The issue there is that you have some people that just don’t work out and some people you have to let go.

Nowadays, people can make paycheck stubs/W2's that look convincing so just make sure you invest in software that gathers verified information on applicants.  

We are planning to purchase a home and convert it into a community living space for people in recovery.

Would help if you stated what questions you had so people could reply right away.I have knowledge on HELOANs but not direct experience.

I like his points about building a “team” and not actually asking people to be “on my team”.

In my experience as an agent (and long before an investor) people who are ROI driven and don't come with a passion for brick and mortar do not succeed in REI.