It’s a good gesture assuming it is part of what gets regularly checked and restocked if needed. 

I guess a lot of Scott's buyers are under water the day they sign a loan, so he must be regularly evicting and reselling some of those houses.

This is the exact same approach we are taking - information has gone out a few times in our newsletters over the last year and a half, with more details available upon request, along with FYIs to clients at year end or other regular meetings. 

Flying in monthly helps, but having a local contact (realtor, manager, or trusted partner) is key for regular updates.Use tools like progress photos, video calls, or project management apps to stay connected, and schedule visits at critical stages of the project.

What broker would sponsor me considering I'm not intending to become a full time Realtor and give them regular business?

Regularly communicate with them to stay updated on progress and address any issues promptly.

It just shows up on your schedule e like a regular property.Other benefits are: limited liability/asset protection, reasonable minimum investment ($100k usually).Note that these do have risks just like any real estate and they are only available to accredited investors.

Make sure you understand the difference between capital expenses that get depreciated over multiple years and regular expenses that get deducted immediately.

Regular schedule updates should be completed to track the progress vs. the baseline agreed upon schedule.

Network with investors, analyze properties regularly and build a strong team early.Good luck!