You can also call your local hospital HR and ask if they maintain a list for traveling professionals.

Here’s the background on it and what I’m considering, please let me know what you think.I’m a W-2 person using a local property manager, I love my job so I need someone else to do the work.

Try this device to measure the noise: https://www.amazon.com/Indicator-30-130dBA-Detector-Temperat...You can also stick the same device by windows and doors to see if temperature drop - which would indicate an insulation issue.In addition to getting an Energy Audit, you may also want to look into any state, local or utility programs that offer discounted or financed energy improvement programs.

I suppose that most of the time MLS listings are over priced, but I've been finding deals in my local MLS for a very long time. 

.) -- failing to hire a property manager in an effort to save some $$$ when you're not local AND you're not intimately familiar with the market is almost always a penny-wise, pound-foolish move.

Dozens of opportunities every month to network with other local investors and trades people along with educational seminars.

Get to your local RE meetup, you will learn more in a day then a month rending and watching tapes.

No one has ever complained and virtually everyone signs it.I suspect it matters where the str is located which is why speaking to a local attorney can probably help navigate risk management vs being too general or overly cautious.

Getting in contact with local property managers can help give you an idea of what kind of rents to expect based on the property and location.

They are local to you and you can see all the challenges that they have.