My professional background is data science / analytics, which means analyzing cash flows will probably come more naturally than building relationships, which apparently, is how one finds deals worth making.Are there meetups in these areas I should attend (digitally at first, presumably)? 

Please keep in mind investors, not every deal that you place under contract will close - that's just the nature of the beast when it comes to investing. 

Most likely the state where the property is located is where lawsuits would be brought if they are something for personal injury like a trip and fall or something of that nature because the “cause of action” arose in that state.

I am closing 4 deals next week for my rock star land flipper.. 

Markets like Memphis, Little Rock, and Oklahoma City offer affordability under $200K, solid rental demand, and better population and job growth trends.

Is your income considered variable in nature depending on job sites and that you do not work a set amount of hours per week?

You can ask (if it's not obvious) what the nature of the disability is and what task(s) the dog has been trained to perform.

I'm just not seeing any strategy that can offset to any significant degree, the depreciating nature of either asset.  

It has solar power, a compost toilet, and other things of that nature to be self-sustaining.

#10)  The birds provide a free, natural alarm clock!