CoStar is your "best bet" but a broker would have that info, and generally don't want to work for free, if there is no chance you will give them a listing. 

However, in the market I am in, I am betting on appreciation and I also look at the principal pay down annually that is covered by my tenant.

@Fausto Carosella, increasing the amount going into the 1031 and not taking cash is certainly the safe way to go. 

I would say it would depend on the type of renovations he suggested... if the property is safe to live in, I don't see why you can't rent it out.

There is an entire world of private landlords out there who thrive on "helping" people with second chances- a few FB posts and I'll bet you'll find one. 

MOBs are often thought of as safe, but there are some big shake ups happening in my market.

There is a cash-flowing triplex I have the opportunity to buy but street view isn't reassuring me that this is a safe neighborhood.

If they are allowed to do it for pay, it's safe to assume that the LO can lawfully do it for no pay.Pragmatically, LOs and Realtors gossip, no different than doctors and nurses, or whatever other metaphor you prefer.

(And keep in mind these 10 are in ONE DAY)I am willing to bet that you won't even get 10 motivated leads in a MONTH using DMM on a $1500 budget.People need to start opening their eyes and thinkIf you are offended because I openly tell you that your marketing system sucks... you are not fit to be a business owner.

I bet your sister didn't consider travel insurance so why should the short term rental be your insurance?