I warn people over and over and over to know what they are buying and to go personally see what they are buying. 

Code § 1343 - Fraud by wire, or commits unjust enrichment, or violates 18 USC Ch. 47: Fraud And False Statements, or perpetrates a foreclosure rescue scheme, or takes advantage of "protected person" or violates the Dodd-Frank law and/or the S.A.F.E.

The Landlord will verify that the rental is empty of all personal belongings and trash and that there is no damage beyond ordinary wear and tear. 

Another popular option is AgFirst but I personally have had a hard time getting responses from them.

Ask your employer if you can have your pay split up into three deposits, one to investments savings, one to your checking account for personal use on a daily basis, and one to an emergency account you can tap into so you don't have to tap into your investment savings.

While different industries may have additional location requirements, there are four basic requirements.Low crime: Companies are unlikely to establish new operations in high-crime cities.

What would be a smart strategy to put an amount like this into action? 

I appreciate any feedback.Regarding Insurance, personally I would never have someone else (A Lawyer) handle the insurance on a Sub 2 deal or any other real estate deal for me, you would be setting yourself up for failure.First of all now you would need to get a POA for the attorney from the seller, that may not be your best move.

Would you personally intentionally go out and do this?  

lots can go into this somewhat simple question and most of it is personal preference.- you'll want to define "best", and what that looks like for you as a success.- How much money do you have to spend?