We have reserves in case it takes some time to get her schedule full since she's a w2 and I will have to pay regardless of whether patients show or not.

It's the Note Owners responsibility to record the Mortgage Release / Satisfaction in the County Records.

You have to be patient as the good buys don't come up as often and they tend to sell quickly. 

If you want to save $20/hour by doing everything yourself in the management side, and you are the do it yourself type because this gives you satisfaction - self manage. 

I don’t think being patient is a bad thing.

Thank you so much for being patient with me.

Find good deals and be patient in doing so. 

When in reality, they actually have very little street smarts and real world experience due to being in school so long.Will you be patient/humble enough to learn on a small deal, and eventually grow into bigger deals?"

As fas as how to rank your bases, if you do your homework and are patient, you can find a deal almost everywhere, specially for owner occupant.

I worked for a Home Medical Equipment company and traveled to patient's homes in Middle TN.