If the tenant caused some attention, do you want to be calling the cops to get rioters/ stalkers/photographers off your property ?

I think as a new investor with full time job and 3 kids under 6 the sound of having a TK with management service all in one place sounds appealing, but like anything in life you need to do your due diligence!!

I may record the inspection with photographs for my records."

Kitchen reno/appliances, bathroom, new interior/ exterior paint, remove any fallen/dead trees next to the house and light landscaping to bring up curb appeal and your set.I would not follow a deal for that long and would spend time going after other properties unless its something that would be a long and short-term home run.

You wouldn’t have the hassle of staging, photographing or most importantly showing the home yourself.

But hopes don't count for a ton, so I was also playing with the idea of a cleaning service for the common areas, slight increase in cost, but for me as a college student having a cleaning service would be a huge appeal. 3.

I'm wondering if anyone here has any insight into certain factors that can increase appeal on listings for this region.

I've always been interested and investing, specifically the stock market, but have really become interested in REI recently due to the appeal of living rent-free, appreciation factor, and rental income... 

I really like the strategy of appealing/renting to other travel nurses and have heard that it has good success, so hope that continues for you.Looking forward to hearing about your investing success!

If none of this sounds appealing then you also  could look in Brooklyn, where rates are going to follow the trends on long island.