how long do things sit on the rental market?

so it needs to be for something short term. 

I know a couple of Americans who have gone so far as to repatriate to the US for a couple of years - long enough to no longer be a "tax resident" under the J tax regime - in order to complete a shuffling/1031 rebalancing of their US portfolios. 

Many lenders offer DSCR products on 30 year fixed terms.  

You are getting good advice.I use a PM now, but when we were self managing we used the application our screening company provided with an additional page of additional questions I wanted to ask to support my screening point system.I ask more about address history, I want to know how familiar they are with our neighborhood and how long they stay on average. 

Prepayment penalties- usually 1-5 year terms.

Mid term why did the market swing?  

Short term rentals are more challenging in Truckee, as there is a limited number of permits and a currently a waiting list.  

Read your insurance policy before making a claim as I think most do not cover long-term damage especially if it could be easily found and mitigated.

Otherwise, I would start off from the goal - since you're looking to BRRRR down the line, what is an area you'd like to hold the most in the long run?