I am also a licensed agent, and I buy all investment properties for my company, I am working for.

I am still searching for the right deal to start, and require an estimation from the contractor.

The market is extremely hot around Boston/north of Boston so I continue to expand my search area but I am getting into markets I don't know very well.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.

We've targeted STRs in other areas based on factors like ensuites in every room vs the actual number of bedrooms, so size wise is less of a factor in our search. (2-4 beds, would be the range). 

They come as they come, but it takes consistent searching and creativity!

Likely due the the temporary housing company's policies.

It took my insurance company almost a year to fix this vehicle and it’s a 30000 dollar car that I owe like 3,000 dollars on but it’s about to get repossessed.

Does the company do leadgen?

If you just started this will be provided with a good realtor or property management company.- Set your standard and don't give up, in general, in the markets that I am active, you have some interest, but people that qualify is minimum, in most cases, I would say that what Jon said about 70%-80% is accurate in my markets too.One important thing that I found is that meeting them before you do the final decision is very important, I had the opportunity to have a competing tenants one and when meeting them it makes life much easier seeing if they will care or not for your house.