I recently purchased a Short Term rental property and plan to self manage the property.

would you rent out your property to a problematic tenant who has a good rental history which means always pays on time with a good credit score. i'm in the process of renting out my house

@Matt PowersFrom my experience, deciding between short-term rentals (STRs) and long-term rentals (LTRs) depends on the market.

Quote from @Nicholas Klaene: Hello,I'm currently looking to buy my first rental.

As I mentioned I finished my post graduate education 50 years ago, so my experience may not be so relevant in today's world, with so much of the information we received in college courses available on line for free.  

Maybe lease a mid term rental and rent out your unit, then look to buy another place.

Northwest Arkansas has a lot going for it—strong job growth, solid demand, and a mix of rental opportunities.

I wonder if you could look on Zillow or Redfin for apartment rentals that have been unfilled for say more than 100 days.

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.