So you need some tangible experience + very quality deal + communication skills to present to the investors.

Your scattered approach is going nowhere fast (analysis paralysis) and is highly likely to result in someone taking advantage of you:(Recommend:1) Figuring out what investment approach suits your skills & risk tolerance2) Determining where in the US to apply your chosen approach3) Learning everything you can about that market4) Networking & building contacts & team in the market5) Doing a "test" investment in that market to make sure your expectations are met6) Investing more if your expectations are met.-- If not, go back to step #1 as you many have chosen the wrong approach!

Some owners would prefer a clearly defined floor even at the cost of not rising to the highest ceiling.While I hate to say it, there are also property owners who lack either the time, knowledge, inclination, or skill to want to manage their property effectively.

Active investing takes your time and some type of knowledge or skill that gives you an advantage over other investors.  

As I've observed, after a down period, the market tends to recover and show growth for approximately three years.Timing the market is a skill every real estate investor should develop.

Obviously, I need a job and want something in RE so that I'm in the loop & can learn from to apply my skills and experience towards REI. 

I and many others have the skills and finances to do it.

Rental prices for a 3bd/2ba/2cg home 1500-2000sqft can easily range from $1,800-2,600 per month. 4) Major employers in Central NM include Sandia National Labs, Los Alamos National Labs, Kirtland Air Force Base, FBI, US Federal Government, State of New Mexico, ABQ Public Schools, University of New Mexico, Central NM Community College, Presbyterian Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lovelace Healthcare, UNM Hospitals/Cancer Center/Level I Trauma Center/Regional Medical Center, Netflix Studios & Film Industry, Solar Panel Manufacturing & Renewable Energy Industry, Meow Wolf, Amazon Fulfillment and Distribution Centers, etc.

I would tell folks at the time with 30k brand new homes that Lehigh was probably one of the cheapest places in US if not the world to live everything considered US medical and fire and police etc etc and no state income tax.So here we are today de ja vu all over again with hundreds of investors stuck with half built houses and a the vast majority of all these were spec for rental purposes not to live in..

If you are graduating from Medical school and starting a residency, typically you will match in March and get your contract in April/May.