I have done it with some contractors taking Paypal where you can use a credit card on that site with a fee, or QuickBooks is another one too.

You're on the right track to reach out for help here and also to look to your area for potential partnerships.

Well, of course it depends on the individual circumstances, the amount of time comitted and the capital available.

The insurance is higher along the coastal areas because of potential hurricanes but not bad the further north you go.  

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

I recommend selecting an investment city based on the following criteria.Key Criteria for Choosing an Investment CityRents Must Outpace InflationFinancial freedom depends on rental income growing faster than inflation.

It solves the problem of expensive housing, makes the employees available if the business needs them at any time (with overtime benefits) and eliminates the commute. 

If you get cat urine in the house, it can cost you 10x the pet fee to mitigate the odor.

I ask have they been to the area before?

You can't run a credit/criminal without the social.