Or can require seller to deliver property vacant. 

Bang for your buck" is hard to say because no matter what system you go with you're going to have to pay and then be very consistent & patient to see any results.

All marketing works if you are consistent. 

In our experience, the higher calibre tenants prefer a longer term (they want to settle down and find a Home); though when the housing market heated up we also had a lot of great applicants who wanted the flexibility to leave if they were able to BUY their own home (a bit more work for you, but not awful if the tenants are consistently good).Congrats on the purchase!

Additionally, networking at real estate meetups and telling people your goals will unlock opportunities you wouldn't imagine if you consistently go and meet people each time.

I feel like my consistency and discipline over the past 5 years is truly what has led me to where I am today.

That is consistent with my posts in regards to traveling nurses. 

If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

Im looking into a short term rental such as AirBnB and wanted to know if occupancy is still pretty consistent?

There's no way they won't send you deals i you stay consistent and follow up