I am glad because the permits and requirements would have much tougher.

Quote from @JD Martin: Quote from @John Underwood: Quote from @Collin Hays: Quote from @John Underwood: Require travel insurance that you can make a claim on? 

I also have some interested friends if the work requires multiple people.

Only thing better would be initial deposit and then paid in full upon Certificate of Occupancy and punchlist complete.Of course, standard items should also be checked: licensed, insured, willing and able to pull all required permits, reference checks.I would also commonly avoid the cheapest bid you get.  

If they have Jr Coaches and they're your primary resource for coaching (and you're okay with that), ask them what the requirements/qualifications are for the JC's.

There is a reason we lenders require "skin in the game" and experience.

I'm open to all suggestions regarding different cities that meet my requirements and would love to chat with some realtors who have local experience working with investors.  

If your using financing the bank requires this.

Multifamily offers steady income, scalability, and tax advantages, though it requires more upfront capital and management skills.

No, I am not saying to just change your words, I am saying to change yourself, to meet the requirements of what does work.