If I have a travel health care worker I verify the professional license, call previous LL, but those are room rentals, single occupancy.

Hospitals don’t vet spouses, and every horror story I’ve seen with travel nurse rentals has come from the non-nurse half of the household.Income can come from either, but verify it.Some landlords rely entirely on the nurse’s contract letter — and that’s fine if they’re the sole payer.But if the spouse is contributing or working remotely, verify their income the same way you normally would.Bottom line:Screen both adults.Base income approval on whoever is actually paying the rent.Use the nurse’s assignment letter as proof of stability, not as a free pass for the spouse.It keeps things fair, consistent, and avoids the “I wish I would’ve screened the partner” headache that way too many landlords talk about.

I built my MTR systems so well, I can manage everything while traveling — no emergencies, no chaos.Here’s what I use:-Guesty or Hospitable for messaging-Breezeway or Turno for cleanings-Google Drive for standardized check-in/out docsAutomation is key.

Quote from @Nick Copland: If you’ve hosted both, you already know: corporate clients and traveling nurses are very different beasts.Here’s how I compare them after helping hosts nationwide:🏢 Corporate Clients✅ Longer stays (3–6 months)✅ Reliable payments🚫 Slower booking process, more paperwork💉 Traveling Nurses✅ Quick bookings, consistent demand✅ Usually solo, less wear-and-tear🚫 Stays often end early due to assignment changesMy take: build systems for both.

What to do right now (next 60–90 days)• Strengthen your savings habits – lenders want to see consistent reserves, even if they aren’t huge.• Pull your credit reports and make sure there are no surprises.• Start tracking your monthly budget so you know exactly what you can comfortably afford.Think of this phase as laying the foundation.2.

Quote from @William Thompson: One thing I’ve noticed working with a lot of investors is this:People spend a ton of time researching markets, strategies, and financing…but almost no time building the habits that actually keep their portfolio healthy long-term.Here’s the simple truth:Your systems will make or break your growth.Not the market.Not the deal.Not even the interest rate.I’ve seen investors with average deals but great systems outperform people buying in the best markets with none.Things like:Keeping clean booksTracking expenses in real timeReviewing your numbers monthlyHaving a game plan before tax seasonThese aren’t exciting, but they’re the difference between “I think I made money” and “I know exactly what’s working.”Real estate is more forgiving than most businesses… but eventually, disorganization catches up.The investors who last are the ones who treat it like a business early — even when they only own one door.What’s one system or habit that’s helped you stay organized as your portfolio grows? 

You don’t need fancy software.You just need enough structure to avoid the “pile of receipts in March” problem that slows so many beginners down.A clean foundation makes everything else easier — getting loans, running numbers, even working with contractors.It also builds the confidence you need to take the next step.So if you’re just starting out, don’t worry about having the perfect deal lined up.Focus on building simple habits that make you feel organized and in control.

Been doing some traveling, first back east to NH and ME to see family and then for work to Tampa and Orlando. 

But reviewing financials whether you have 1 or 100 rentals is important habit to form, as in order to grow your business you truly need to understand this side of the business.

I have a client from the Raleigh area who is going to be living abroad, but needs to keep a residential address in the area. I wasn't really sure if this would be a good place to ask this, but he can't use a "virtual ...