As I dug into the project, I realized that I was both well suited for flipping (or keeping), but also that I was genuinely enjoying the process.   

I am sure I could help you obtain a property here that would suit your needs/wants.

In between that I swim, bike, walk, crossfit, etc. 

Definitely.Trying to go OOS for your first REI deal is a bit like trying to surf a monster 100 foot wave before you've learned to swim, or trying to ski a double black diamond for your very first run. 

From my own experience I can tell you, those investments are better suited to local owners. 

You'll want to enlist a CPA who specializes in real estate, trusts, & flow-through entities (this is a somewhat rare combination to find in a small/single-member firm, you may want to look at a larger regional firm to assist you if you can't find anyone who suits you at the smaller level).

I don't mind doing the property search, its just knowing what areas are better suited for investors I could use a hand on. 

We can talk about the range of options suited for first-time flippers.

I just got served a small claims suit because a guest thought our pet fees were too high :D

Am I better suited getting into a multi-family or a single family home and look at potentially adding value somehow?