I’m a portuguese handyman with specific knowledge in house renovations with skills such as plumbing and electricity covered as well. 

With a 5% ROI - that would be a $2,000+ return per year - with ZERO risk, zero headaches, zero repairs, and zero tenant issues, etc.  7% appreciation on a property will obviously outstrip that - if you get it, and if repairs don't set  you back too much.  

I've encountered the same issue with being "banned" from Face Book Market Place this morning.I posted a house for rent on Friday and received 30+ inquiries over the weekend. 

If you have any specific questions about skip tracing, please let me know.

It is an older home and I know there will be some larger ticket repairs needed in the coming year(s) (roof specifically will likely need work soon).

My only issue with it is that it requires a larger “organization” and management and administration of that organization.

@Nichole Rich Byrne  have you reached out to the listing platforms ?    

Let them know - as specifically as possible - what you are trying to achieve.

Due to foundation issues .

You are absolutely correct about the importance of understand which townships allow STR's, and also knowing the HOA restrictions for specific areas as well.