Maybe the seller financing would be a similar approach where the number's aren't great right away from it's more of a multiple year play? 

You also have the commissions paycheck too so you are generating multiple income streams from this niche.

Sometimes they are multiple week-long trips out of the country. 

I will be using a LLC when purchasing the property then have an Holding LLC as I will be thinking long term with multiple properties across various States.From what I currently understand is that an LLC is a pass through entity so that income will pass through the first LLC onto the Holding LLC where the account advises how it will be treated for taxes i.e a S corp, C corp or other. 

I have a colleague looking to interview agents in various cities who focus on or do multiple rentals a year for an article she's publishing.

You can also refuse to sign anything and try to work with multiple agents but their level of commitment to you will be equivalent to yours with them.

my thoughts here is the HOA has multiple fines and might be dealing with a nutcase here. 

If not, do you have any tips for scouting multiple banks for financing?

Most properties are multiple offers and sell over list price.

If investing out of state isn't your thing, I'd recommend going with multifamily so you always have multiple streams of revenue to hedge any financial risks.