My other thought would be to use software for STR and direct booking website for MTR.

BP, I’m trying to understand the Providence, RI market, specifically focusing on the supply and demand drivers of the multifamily market.

You can also check out our website where we post our tenant qualifications. 

Flexibility: 1031 Exchanges offer investors flexibility in selecting replacement properties, allowing them to tailor their investment strategy to their specific goals and preferences.

In my town, "group home" has a very specific definition. 

For my small size it seemed unnecessary and I didn't see the benefit in the small companies for a small time guy like myself.What I do is I can collect rent through Venmo (free), I have a tennant application embedded into my website (cognito forms...also free) I screen tennants through mysmartmove.com (Transunion's company gives you credit report, background, criminal, eviction etc. and tennant pays for the screening so also free.) 

Examples - owner occupied loans for house hackers, specific market knowledge (ie - friend of mine that ice fishes and bought a short term rental cabin in an ice fishing spot that you and I would never know of), ability to do renovation on your own or cheap, contacts with local companies or organizations that would be a tenant source for mid term rentals, ways to source off market deals, etc.Whatever it is, figure that out and get started.

I would start with the NARPM website. 

Let them know - as specifically as possible - what you are trying to achieve.

I would love any pointers or specific advice from anyone who has experience in the industry!