The only gauge I can try and use is ask to see that the dogs are up to date on their shots and spayed/neutered.

I know this is a long shot but does anyone know how to find out who owns a property in Guam?

I don't disagree that it's a decent strategy but not one for someone who is looking to start out into real estate.

So in other words zero maintenance and decent cash flow.

Even beyond the markets you mentioned (Mammoth Lakes is not easy to get a permit FYI), here are others near you that have decent to favorable regulations supporting non-owner occupied STRs:Palm SpringsFullertonHuntington BeachSanta BarbaraJoshua TreeMalibuBig Bear LakeNewport BeachFeel free to DM me if you want to jump on a call and figure out the best bang for your buck.

If you can give them their number but on your terms you have a great shot of getting a great deal.

If they have been decent tenants, granted you are taking the word of the seller, I would prefer to keep a tenant in place especially if the will handle the rent raise.

However, I currently am self-employed since June 2021 and before that made decent money.

Older homes in decent shape and good long term tenants.3 Homes - avg price 100k - here are the numbers.1.

Hire some one to take some nice drone shots and list with a local agent that specializes in investment properties.