Encourage him to build credit to 680/700+, get 20% down, and have 9-12 months reserves and then he can get a No Income loan from one two different lenders. 

Any reputable turn key encourages inspections.

Late payments, property damage, and evictions are avoidable when you have a PM who knows how to find reliable renters.I encourage you to seek out a property management company that emphasizes tenant screening and uses modern tools for verification.

They often provide standardized lease agreements that comply with state and local laws.Additionally, many landlords use platforms like Avail, Zillow Rental Manager, or TurboTenant, which often include customizable lease templates that are state-specific.

I just wasn't sure how you'd exactly bypass Airbnb or VRBO platforms. 

Pick a screening platform/application that makes sense for you.As for meeting the applicants, I recommend meeting them at the property to show the place to them rather than getting coffee or food with them.

However, I’d love to hear from anyone with experience in this market.What platforms or services have you found most effective for connecting with traveling nurses?

I’ll keep your offer in mind as I evaluate opportunities and have questions about loan products or financing options.Thank you again for the support and encouragement.

Essentially you've got 5 platforms (YouTube, TikTok, IG, FB, & X) all providing the same vertical short frame video content.

The town is encouraging home ownership, so buying a condo/single, living in it for a year plus and then renting out works fine here (what I did), whilst house hacking a multi is more complex.