You have most certainly come to the right platform to expand your knowledge on investing. 

Pick a screening platform/application that makes sense for you.As for meeting the applicants, I recommend meeting them at the property to show the place to them rather than getting coffee or food with them.

Are there any key resources, platforms, or strategies you’d recommend for a beginner? 

Hi BiggerPockets Community,I’m excited to join this amazing platform after reading about it in House Hacking Strategies.

Reverse engineer the list of most recently acquired hospitality business built or bought within the 30-40mile radius, You’d be puzzled at how much capital they have to play with.Crowdfunding or Real Estate Syndication: Platforms dedicated to real estate investment might have investors interested in backing a boutique hotel project.

Hey Daniel, you can use a platform like Avail that will give you all the info you need to know like:-Credit score- criminal record-eviction historyYou will also need to gather their:SSNIDPaystubs and 3 months bank statementsat least 2 past landlord references.If all the above check out, you likely have a great tenant.

(seriously, it is legit "last meal" worthy". 

However, I’d love to hear from anyone with experience in this market.What platforms or services have you found most effective for connecting with traveling nurses?

Also, SAAS platforms are supposed to include support and service (that's the last S), but the quality varies greatly from company to company. 

Platforms like TransUnion SmartMove or RentSpree are great options.