Then just ask: Hey, since you moved out of state I was wondering what your intentions were with this house.

This creates a market for both short-term and long-term rental properties.Affordable housing, Compared to cities like New York, Washington D.C., or Boston, Philadelphia offers relatively affordable rent, or section 8 tenants, especially those who are relocating from more expensive areas. 

The house was vacant for 5 years with a new roof (5 years ago). 

Once you land on the right PM, transition everything to them.As others have stated, four houses is not a big task.

I am also a licensed EMT, and would love to provide housing for travel nurses, contractors, etc. in that realm since I can relate to them in previous jobs that I've had.I'm looking to invest in these states preferably: Georgia (1st choice - preferably near or south of ATL or in/near Savannah), Alabama, South or North Carolina, and Florida.

Fannie Mae has a requirement that if you want to use the rental income from the non occupied units, that you MUST have a current housing expense which means you cannot live rent free.

House Hacking using the VA loan to live on one side while renting the other is great.2.

that is accurate.i skimmed the responses and didn't see anyone mention house hacking. 

So in Real Estate, say your doing a "volume model", let's say sec8 housing.

I'm looking to purchase my first property with my fiancé (both 25) with the goal being to establish our primary residence together, as well as giving me the opportunity to add equity/value via rehab before moving on and converting the property into a rental within a year or so to kickstart an investment portfolio.An interesting lead that recently came up is my parent's neighbor's house.