Look at all the above and more.History, experience, assets, ability to pay, collateral, references, credit score, etc.The more the better. 

For future reference, what @Charles Carillo said is very good advice.

Most of the US real estate market has seen inventory continue to rise with a lot of relisting and stale dated listings, but Valdosta seems to be a “Great White Buffalo” (if you get the movie reference).

Quote from @Richa Wardhan: Regular lender financing, we have paid off 70% of our mortgage on the primary residence so we were loaned money without any issue. 

I think what you’re referring to is a checkbook IRA so you can bypass the custodian when performing transactions/investing and all assets/accounts will be held in the name of a special purpose LLC or Trust which is the instrument that gives you checkbook control.  

For the last point, it's referring to a window egress.

whats traditionally referred to as "DSCR" loans are not going to be eligible in non-state territories unfortunately

Most cities have regular real estate meet ups for investors which is often the easiest way to meet local flippers.

We regularly take over properties from managers who haven’t performed well, and it’s a seamless process when done right.

If you are calling the licensed guy off the one single van that drives by or was referred to you..