not super straightforward but it's possible.

I wouldn't recommend BRRRR in random far away cities unless you're going to fly there and get to know the area really well and develop relationships with a trusted team (key word: trusted). 

Having witnessed firsthand the pitfalls of hasty investments based on vague information, I recognize that this journey isn’t as straightforward as it seems. 

Martin,There are some solutions but it wont be as straightforward as you like.DM me.

While you’re at it don't forget to set up keyword alerts for topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts If you haven't already, also check out The Beginner's Guide (http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing), it is packed full of great info. 

The search functionality seems to be keyword driven. 

Airbnb is straightforward because I get the automatic payments.

I have tried searching on Zillow, but I haven't been able to find any homes with fire damage by using the key word feature. 

He is pretty responsive and straightforward.

Using the cap rate formula becomes straightforward once you grasp its components.