Then I had the thought that if we just went with simple keypads (programmed only on site, we keep the backup physical key), we could require/help each tenant set their own code at move in.  

My note investing goals;Buy lowNon-performingHold and collect mortgage payments Resale to an investor looking for performing note Address: 2124 Tullis Dr Montgomery, AL 36111Asking: $42kLayout: 3/1, single family homeArea: CLien position: 1st UPB: $80,968.80Monthly mortgage payments: $719.78Sale comps: $62k Rental comps: $600 per month4 months behind on mortgage paymentsTaxes: $218/year (actual, from county website)Insurance: $217/yr (based on a formula for a home in the 50k-60k range)Here are my thoughts on how to underwrite it: Offer: $28k Fair Market Value: $62k Modified mortgage payments: $650 monthlyPayment upfront: $5kI came up with the 5k based on lawyer fees, BPO, tax for the yr, insurance for the year and servicer fees.

You have to direct them to your website, and it is on your website that you convert them into a deal.People KEEP DOING THIS WRONG and it is ridiculous that people simply refuse to think.You are not going to convert people to sell their house to you  on a 4 x 6 inch shade yellow card.

There are a lot of sites that sell preforeclosure and absentee lists because those aren't necessarily county-specific.If you still can't get it, then I would go on Upwork and find a virtual assistant to put the data in Excel format.

I've been looking through some PM sites and they all feel a bit shaky. 

You can research each town by going on the town site, look at their construction permits, what's going on in town in general, what are the plans for growth, etc.Best!

Run the address against the state tax website (treasurers website usually) and see if it comes up with owners info.

Are there any books, or sites, or webinars or anything out there about how to manage airbnb properties that anyone knows about?

If you need encouragement to take action come on this site .

It is on most sites.