Those builders pay them a fee to be shown on their site. 

The process is complicated so, it's more than I can post here.

Then go price an engineer to do your site plan and foundation. 

In terms of complications it makes little difference to me wether I buy property in Nebraska (somewhere affordable) or Costa Rica (Also affordable but with greater chance of strong appreciation in a 10 year time frame) as I would need a property manager either way. 

If you're interested in the crowdfunding route, the top ranked sites that focus mostly on hard money loans are: Patch of Land, Peerstreet & Peerrealty.

I just logged onto a site as a new member and the first and only thing I did was write a review about real estate investing coaching program that no one has ever heard of.

These do not make good sites for MTRs.- Section 8 properties will be unfurnished.

I screen applicants based on set criteria for debt-to-income ratio/credit score, apartments.com is a great tool to manage applications, background checks (the applicants pay for both through the site), i have a google number specifically for the property.  

Do you have any specifics or would you like to meet at the job site?

Would I have trouble qualifying or are they just more complicated?