I have one now were getting set that seller rented by the room. 6bd's. 

They've set aside 3.9m.

Aside from being licensed in all 3 states what else should I look for in a good quality agent? 

Just to confirm my understanding, you are living in a side by side duplex in Miami - you want to renovate the other side that you aren't living with a renovation loan?

Are you qualified to do so right now - have the contracts, inspection criteria set, screening, payment collection in place? 

These solutions can make a huge difference, and the long-term option will really help set your STR up for success.

We're fortunate to have an above-average income and live well below our means.This summer, we’ll be moving to Detroit (PCSing in August), and we’ve saved about $120,000 to invest in addition to having funds set aside for the home we’ll purchase in Detroit.The reason I’m posting is that I’m struggling to decide how to best allocate the $120k.

Hello everyone, My name is Asiel Zermeno, I am carpenter in Los Angeles who wants to pickup wholesaling real estate as a side hustle.

You will find that people are successful in every market you mentioned but depending on your cash position, a successful rental in one location or the other might not be as ideal for you. 

On a side note, oddly, the tenant before her was also a single woman, around the same age, stayed in the apartment for 10 months, no communication or heads up, left around the same time of the year.