Next, I'd start looking for a market that will fit your needs & do some research on the market's economic divers / population rates & other things pushing the market to grow & take a trip out there to get a lay of the land. 

Find a good deal and get some real estate experience--don't focus so much on that real estate having to fit some specific profile. 

Upgrade to a commercial-style stackable setup that can dry faster (30–45 minutes), hopefully fitting in our existing laundry closet without extra electrical work.Any recommendations or specific brand/model suggestions for handling this high-volume, semi-commercial laundry?

If you’re remote, acquisitions might be a good fit since you can focus on finding deals and leave dispositions to local partners.

For rewards-focused credit cards, Capital One or Chase Ink (I use this one, among others) might fit your needs.Hope this helps narrow things down.

It all comes down to you researching and aligning with the area that you feel will fit your investment goals best. 

It's like only using weight to measure fitness.

I'm selling a 3 unit in Phoenix right now that fits the 1% rule, hard to find in Arizona no doubt but we come across some.

I have helped Dozens of local and OOS investors buy and sell traditional investments, acquire 'house hacks' and STRs, as well as assist OOS investors with tenant turnovers, getting properties rent ready and placing tenants.Reach out anytime to discuss the KC metro and how it fits into your REI goals of providing generational wealth and eventual financial freedom

Painting, plastering, refitting out fixtures and fittings, windows and doors.