@Jemini LeckieIf investing locally is not in the cards I would do some research and pin point a market that fits what you are looking for and then reach out in the forums for that specific market and ask more detailed questions.

Have every detail spelled out, use an escrow account and daily updates verifying all parties are executing their responsibilities.

Detailed answer:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1136752-expla... 

Get into details on how renovations are done with units occupied, what systems they use to mitigate tenant fraud on applications, how they set price levels for the units?  

A 10-page life vision is too much and too detailed.

Do your due diligence, ask the creditors or evicting entity the details of the eviction, how much was due, why did it happen, and was the amount owed satisfied?

.: @Jaycee Greene flip and fix, under 150kSomething like this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1542-Haine...?

A little details about my situation. 

I'd be happy to share how I'm achieving this in more detail.

If this is your first time working with a hard money lender, I would make sure you do your due diligence on the property details before presenting it.