I agree with @Connor Hibbs's comment on terms for first time flippers and if this is something you want to start doing more frequently I'd look for lenders that offer some type of rewards program to gain better terms through doing repeat business.

But that's not very frequent.

I want to be somewhat hands on so I would pick markets that are driveable for you and visit frequently. 

Cash for keys is common, and frequently the part that keeps tenants from moving forward is not having an affordable place to go to.

He frequently works with STR investors in the Smokies  River - thanks for the referral.

The first thing I'd recommend is focus on a market where you either 1) currently or have previously lived, 2) have family/friends that live there, or 3) travel to/vacation there frequently.

However, fact patterns are frequently similar and and become easier to resolve (or run away from).The property is subject to competing spousal claims.

I run into this issue frequently where NJ investors are looking into out of state thinking it is cheaper, that's not always the case. 

Clayton frequently interviews a lot of the RD advisors.

While this brokerage would start in Ann Arbor, I would want it to expand to all of Southeast Michigan, then statewide, and ultimately nationwide.Initial target users would be investors/flippers, in other words, more frequent flyers than typical homebuyers.