Many of the property managers talk to each other and compare notes and share marketing ideas and 'run comps' on each other.The other option would be the 'enemy method' to search for similar size home within your community and others close by with similar amenities and scour their calendars. 

International students make great tenants and typically stay 1-4 years. 

Have nearly the whole team baked out, right now just looking through different financing options. 

Welcome John, I would love to share some options with you here in SWFL.

We are looking for STR options in Lakeland now and looking around that West Coast area as well.

Hello,How do you typically go about furnishing a mid to short term rental while being completely remote?

Local banks who don't re-sell these are typically your best bet, they like relationships.  

Not sure if there are other long term finance options (30 years preferably).

STR that do the best have a target audience based on the the surrounding options that improve the vacation experience.

I was willing to pay but there isn't an option.