Reliable comps, rent restrictions, occupancy, and buy-outs -- absolutely.

Otherwise it is almost impossible to find someone with VERIFIABLE AND RELIABLE income of at least 3 times the rent.How Can i Find Good tenants?

All other issues I use a database of reliable contractors which I manage via phone and text in coordination with the tenant .

How do you derive reliable information by looking at similar/targeted listings on Airbnb? 

Also, I'm a numbers type of guy, so I want to get good at being able to provide that ARV, cost of repairs, etc. as it has been mentioned so I know that 1) I'm providing a fair offer to the seller and 2) I'm providing a reliable deal to a potential buyer.What has been your experience and/or first step?

Until we have an accurate and reliable method of forecasting the market, you have to just chalk it up to luck.

There really is no easy alternative solution for you here.

We hit the jackpot on a reliable cleaning crew and handyman so that helps tremendously while we manage from afar. 

Your biggest challenge will be finding a reliable cleaning company who STR experience.  

The reason is simple – a market with strong and steady employment trends attracts more people to live in the area, a higher demand for apartments and other types of multifamily housing, a stronger tenant base, and therefore a more reliable investment.