Doesn't matter what kind of property it is, assuming single or multi family rentals, (not nursing homes, elder care, church properties, transit housing, etc.).

I've mentioned here before about getting with nursing home administrators, that's just one source for direct contact to very motivated note sellers.

Out of high school I planned on getting my bachelors degree in nursing.

I'm thinking maybe a small nursing home/elder care community, STORAGE (who knows)...maybe a doggy daycare?

I am active duty military (already posted in the military section) who will be leaving active duty to become a nurse.

The majority of your doctors, nurses, administrators etc are going to live in your outer ring suburbs.

I work as a registered nurse and have two small kids (3 and 1) and trying to find time to devote to REI is challenging and usually leaves me feeling guilty because it's taking time away from my kids.  

I would also be wary of a lease option as Medicaid has a nasty habit of showing up with lien on the property later if they paid any portion of the nursing home care.

You could split the difference and furnish the place but rent to only traveling nurses.

Many builders went broke 2009/2012 and a lot of trades people have other jobs now - my old painter how used to have 6 crews is now a nurse.