The loads from the beam will travel to the post to the joists to the footings.

A little background: I am new LL/a travel medical worker investing out of state.

(Eg Travelling cost, cost to repair (labor,  materials).

If there is a hospital nearby this place, you could turn it into a MTR for travel nurses.

I'm starting to look at the market, and I was curious if anyone had any information on travelling nurse demand, saturation etc.Thank you!

I am based out of NYC, but am currently active in the WNC market and I travel down quite frequently so would be interested in attending in-person events as well.

It's the best way to test what you like and don't like in a low risk environment.Once you've done this, you'll probably have even more saved up and experience to make you more confident in choosing a direction.If you decide to just dive into one of these markets and strategies, I'd recommend focusing on your personality, goals (cash flow first or something else) and how much time you have.

Secondly, I do not have a high confidence he is still at that address of record, or alive, for that matter.

Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing tennis, traveling. 

Start small and scale up as you gain experience and confidence.