Normally, once I get it rented I have a cash flowing property that has provided 30% - 100% equity.To your point, I am seeing that some new construction is on sale right now and I am starting to consider them because of the lack of maintenance needed.

We are finding different things online and we want to make sure we are set up for success when it comes to being protected.

They could provide valuable assistance in this matter.

But if you are expecting them to do any of the work for you, i.e. walk properties with you showing you things to lookout for, providing contractor lists, setting a rehab vision unique to that property and market to maximize your ARV... well, I have never seen a guru or course do this.  

And that's OK provided they bring in an accountant, and perhaps one with subject matter expertise in the partnership.

Essentially Airbnb and VRBO will contact the guests, explain what is happening and provide the link to the new listing and they MAY rebook. 

If you have any doubt about it being occupied or not you could put a notice at the door and say that its your property and that you will enter on a given date.You probably should provide a phone number so people may  call you. 

I would require renters insurance and make it easy for them to purchase providing online options and suggestions to add to their car insurance, etc.

A few suggestions/thoughts:- Ask your agent to provide you recent sales (last 12 months) of deals that would have met your criteria, starting with deals they were the broker on.

The reviews are tied to the agent because he or she is the person that provided the service.