Figure out what your exit strategy is first, and then make sure it fits for your partner to cash out and move on. 

I'm done rental comps through Zillow, FB Marketplace and here on BP and it seems we could get between $1900-2500 for our SFH so we thought we would start on the high end and see what happens.I can't find the KPI test online but I've done the MBTI (on the Shorewest site) and the DISC personality quizzes and I feel encouraged that my skills and personality will be a good fit but of course also very curious to give it a try and see how I do in the long run, maybe I will be exposed to other roles that would fit as well.

There is no "one size fits all" answer here. 

And when look at all things on Straw-buyer, it fit's that mold perfectly EXCEPT it's on conveyance and not origination.

Investing out of state can be a good option if your local market isn't a good fit.

Talk with them before the purchase to make sure they can help you with your goals and they are a good fit.

I've heard they tend to be pricier than their competitors, but have shorter timelines due to the way they do project management.It might make sense if paying a premium for faster project completion fits into your business model.

A stationary bike is compact enough to fit anywhere!

Hey Christopher, Columbus OH would be a great fit for your buy-and-hold investment strategy.

When you find those that are a good fit keep them!