Additionally, listing brokers represent what seller's provide them. 

These can provide good cash flow and are easier to manage than larger commercial properties, especially when you're just starting out.Also, when I was starting, I found local meetups super helpful.

Not here to provide an  endorsement or be critical of the lenders on this list but volume is not by any means an indicator I would rely upon when selecting my banking relationships.

We provide this lending criteria to all potential borrowers in an email, shortly after we’ve met.Background: What is your lending background?

This ensures you can provide them with a clear and accurate scope of work.

It's the boring places that probably won't appreciate above the rate of inflation that will provide real month to month income. 

So the idea of doing this all from afar is a bit daunting, however, I know the most important thing here will be to create a great team and outsource as much as possible.I have set my sights on a couple of different markets being in the Southeast and the Midwest; these markets seem to provide the cash flow I am initially interested in generating to value add to the properties I purchase.

I have used Prop wire for some skip traces, but the numbers and emails it provides were not associated with the property.

if i were to acquire these and have them be owner financed, I would want clear title and the other mortgage on this lot removed - especially if my loan has a balloon on it that matures prior to the existing loan, as how would to provide clear title?

If it's currently an STR they should be able to provide you with the p/l statement from prior years so you can see gross rents, operating expenses, average daily rates and occupancy levels.