Quote from @Ryan Davies: We have heard of them but have chosen not to close deals through them since we have found better options.

I'm currently pre-approved but my lender gave me a "mid-level rate" which I believe isn't my actual rate since I haven't chosen a property but me not being as educated on the behalf and thinking it was my actual rate I decided to rate shop a bit.

Start niching down now, master your chosen property type, and don’t pivot until you’ve got it dialed in.3.

@Lauren MerendinoI strongly believe that your chosen market should be somewhere that you can go to in person / have strong personal knowledge of / have family or a network in already.  

I’m a newly licensed real estate agent, but I haven’t chosen a brokerage to hang my license with yet.

Research local regulations and permits for STRs in your chosen markets to avoid surprises.

Don't apologize, don't explain how the 'chosen' tenant was more qualified than they were, wish them well in their search.You're running a business and you've made a business decision. 

I'd like to see folks that are chosen to remain are vetted and documented.Soooo Don't bother arguing with me about what I see and know.

I would actually recommend using the agent finder for the market your looking to get started in to find you an agent that specializes in out-of-state investors in your chosen market.

We have chosen one municipality to do Section 8 due to the relationship we have established with the director, case workers, and inspectors.