People offer to pay cash up front or rent for a longer term in hopes of avoiding any scrutiny.

You're being a bit short sighted in a long-term game. $200/month net cash flow today is an 8% CoC return in the scenario you described.

Have you had success?

Cut out all the noise and focus on what you want, and ehat will bring you success!

Current situation: We currently own a duplex, a short term rental in the Smokies and a primary residence.

I also volunteer my time as a board member of the RPA (Rental Property Association of Wisconsin), a non-profit REIA and we focus on education, landlord-tenant law and lobbying on behalf of landlords in Madison.Networking is important especially in the beginning, because it gives you confidence to see other people's success when you are getting started.

Hamp,I appreciate the advice.Due to moving back to Colorado, I would probably shoot for long term rentals, so possibly medical school or people stationed at FSH.  

I have been hearing more about airbnb in the area of East old Brooklyn directed toward travel nurses in the area

—just know I’m serious.Goals:Short-Term: Survive my first property acquisition and placing a tenant. 

Here's the language I use:Consent to Contact References and Perform Credit CheckI authorize [Type Agent Name Here] (“Agent”) to obtain, and to share with [Type Landlord Name Here] (“Landlord”), information about me from my credit sources, current and previous landlords, employers, and personal references, to enable Landlord and Agent to evaluate my rental application.I give permission for the Landlord or its Agent to obtain a consumer report about me for the purpose of this application, to ensure that I continue to meet the terms of the tenancy, for the collection and recovery of any financial obligations relating to my tenancy, or for any other permissible purpose.I authorize Agent to share my completed rental application (along with any supporting materials) with the Landlord.Applicant signature: _________________________________Printed name: ______________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________Phone Number: _____________________________________Date: ______________________________________________