A lot of the high performing agents didn’t want to work with us being out of state.

This does require a piece of hardware (USB Drive type device) but if you are looking for something they can set up in a couple of minutes then I would go with the Google Voice number.

But I do like other people doing short term rentals because it's less competition for both of us.   Be

All music is transferred to USB.

I have to tell the tenant with the house thermostat in their living room they can't open the window during heating season.I recommend something like this USB logging thermometer in a thermostat lockbox as a way of documenting the actual temp if you have to deal with authorities (lady above was S-8).

I am concerned about us being pre approved (low credit scores) to purchase a multifamily and do a traditional bank loan, or likely a rehab loan as most of the multi families in our area are in need of updates, and more expensive than a property we could find to Fix and Flip.

Don't see how adding a Nest - with voice capabilities, Schlage keyless deadbolt, and maybe even a few outlets with USB ports would hurt.

Monkey has the mic!

If you do a "photo" inventory with sheriff, I advise uploading the photos and emailing or texting a link or even mailing a cheap USB with the photos. 

I would like to Buy and Hold but my husband does not feel comfortable with us being on title long-term with any rental property, he likes the idea of quick liquidity.