It boils down to your investment style. 

Because batteries always need a housing to be properly drained.We can whine all we want that the sad shape this country is in on a personal finance level is cramping our landlording style.

I am able to work remotely, and am originally from an area near where I will be investing, but temporary relocation is inevitable for my comfort zone/investment style.

In this scenario short term income won't really count since most lenders don't like that style of income currently.2.

Hard Money/Private Money can provide up to 90% PP and 100% Rehab that can be advanced at closing or reimbursement style draws and can close in 2 weeks- How to avoid scammers - Due Diligence- Best way to build a relationship - Interview and ConversationIs the first deal usually 20% down or can I avoid that?

When viewing comps you need to make sure your houses are comparable... meaning similar layouts and styles.

Motivation style is different but I get it, I get it! 

Hard Money/Private Money can provide up to 90% PP and 100% Rehab that can be advanced at closing or reimbursement style draws and can close in 2 weeks

My reno was a 1953 cottage (looks more 1940s in style and format) close to Ben White at Manchaca.

Without changing your current life style or rent numbers.