The plan was to get the property under contract then going in with the contractor physically to get a better estimate.

I’ve also been driving around physically looking and found a few but just want to see what you guys have to say about it

As far as BRRRR strategy, my strengths would be in the areas besides rehab - I would not be physically doing rehab, apart from some minor things.

Obviously I don't need the keys because I'm not living there, but paying rent on a property that I'm physically unable to enter just seemed strange to me.

Could you physically renovate 98 units in 18 months?

I started out working intense physical jobs and eventually put myself through school; I have just finished completing my associates degree in business administration, which is how I was able to work my way up and out of production. 

Account Closed i don't trust anything when it comes to sellers and brokers.you need to verify as much as you can. with rent roll, you want to make sure that you know what rents are currently paid, not just Physical occupancy But also Economic occupancy - that means tenants that actually paying rents. you can verify these by asking for bank statements, and schedule 1from the TAX Return. 

It used to be a home for the physically handicapped that recently closed.

Need to find a PM in the area willing to go the extra mile and physically read the water meter each month so the water can be charged back to the tenants.

Just something to keep in mind.Another option, you can use FHA instead of VA as long as you meet the criteria: (7) Military Personnel Eligibility (a) Standard Borrowers who are military personnel, who cannot physically reside in a Property because they are on Active Duty, are still considered owner occupants and are eligible for maximum financing if a Family Member of the Borrower will occupy the subject Property as their Principal Residence, or the Borrower intends to occupy the subject Property upon discharge from military service.