Locations are not important as long as they on board remotely/online and have a strong "online friendly" presence that can satisfy most general banking needs (attractive ach fees, online check deposit, ect). 

If purchasing in area that has a HOA, be sure you read through the bylaws or talk with someone on board to be sure they allow STR's (rentals < 30 days).

I have been looking at doing a HELOC, but I could also use my VA HOME LOAN or maybe both.Kicker, the home is in my wife's name, but she is on board with BRRRR. 

I would make sure the steel contractor is on board before you order the stairs.  

I tell them to do a drive-by to see if he likes the area (to make sure he's on board and not wasting either of each others time), but I don't know what's next.

It's been awesome to just go... and work from anywhere.The good news is that more and more lenders are starting to get on board with AirBnB, VRBO, etc... properties and how to determine guidelines for cash flow for investors. 

Do property managers give presentations when "on-boarding" and or taking on new clients?

Recently watched an older BP podcast episode w/ Tarol, where he was walking thru a SEA fixer, and mentioned: "if you have foundation issues, dont just jump on board with the billboard ad big foundation contractors unless you want to spend $30k".I'm looking for more advice on solid foundation contractors, to this end.

parents are on board and can take advantage of VA benefits. 

If so, you now have a partner on board who carries risk and will need to be compensated as well.