In short do your homework, ideally find a local who is a trustworthy contact in the buying area.

I have the cash flow in my budget to eat around $700 if need be, but this is not ideal because I am looking to scale.

When I work with clients to develop new sites or rework existing websites, I start by discussing why the business exists, what the business does best, and the ideal customer/client. 

Ideally if i can just assign the contract easy money is best. 

Starting off with a fixer upper in your area would be ideal, so you can keep an eye on the project and not rely on an agent/contractor to do this.

For those who cannot qualify for traditional financing and don't want to mess with their first mortgage by doing a cash out refi, this is an ideal option. 

To begin with and develop confidence, start small by beginning with a single rental property or a modest multi-unit property.To choose the ideal property kinds for your investment goals and risk tolerance, do in-depth market research to uncover attractive investment markets and examine local market trends.

For your main audience, travel nurses, a well-designed one-bedroom space with a larger living area could be ideal.

Ideally, and if you are comfortable with it, find and vet local subcontractors yourself to get bids.

Must have a LOT of reviews. 100+ reviews is ideal.