I work with 4 electricians , 3 plumbers , 4 HVAC , 5 or 6 framers , if 1 is busy I use another . 

For another business I run I do post daily accountability in a FB/mentorship group and that does help me stay on track.

Most fields in the real estate world will unless you are an employee to a business.

Easy sign up for a sole proprietor.I think new flippers are consumers & don't understand a business mindset.

You could simply let them know that your schedule is busy and they need to schedule a time with you in advance. 

LTV & CreditEliminate the emotion and treat this like the business it is.In my opinion it does not matter who the borrower is as long as they have a track record of ATR (Credit)And I feel comfortable with the leverage (LTV)

How about using SDIRAs not to hold assets but to operate businesses?

My community is safe, and yard signs are a great way to advertise my business.

They must be very low odds because insurance companies are in the business of making money, not paying out maximums.

I’ve worked with several first-time investors, including out-of-state buyers like yourself, and it’s 100% possible to build a successful short-term rental (STR) business even when you’re managing remotely.