If you want a feel for demand in Boston area there is a FB group boston travel nurses/health professionals. 

I have a client who just bought their first home and he's prepping the house to rent out the rooms to traveling nurses.

Pros and Cons of Virtual WholesalingPros:Access to multiple markets, allowing for diversification.Lower overhead costs since you don’t need a physical office or to travel as much.The ability to scale your business quickly using online tools and resources.Cons:Lack of physical presence can make it harder to build rapport with sellers.Managing a virtual team and ensuring smooth communication can be challenging.Legal and logistical differences across markets may complicate transactions.6.

Also getting cheap contractors or trying to be their own general contractor.  

Encinitas is cheap, City of SD is expensive, Vista is brutalRequirements: Stormwater management, surveys, soils reports -- these are big ticket items that vary a lot by city.

It is cheap in the big scheme of things and is an extra layer of protection.

However, as a young adult it is great life experience, so if he can go for cheap, why not? 

@Amber StraubWhat an amazing rate. talk about cheap money.

Definitely go with cup (and cheap) over expensive. 

Most groups travel during the week in 3-5's, and people will rent units together if they have bigger groups. 2.