If you follow my advice above you will likely buy quality by default.

Building a Compliance ChecklistA compliance checklist is a powerful tool to ensure your properties meet all requirements.

As a VA, you’d want to build on that by getting familiar with tools that real estate professionals use.

Simple touches like fresh paint, landscaping, and clean walkways can make a big difference.Highlight Key Features: During the appraisal, point out any high-quality materials or unique features you've added.

Quality of the tenants2.

The profit was used to buy a higher quality SFH in the same area.

there are multiple cities across the Midsouth that make for solid investments and you are still able to even see some cashflow even in today's environment without buying just straight up high risk properties. 

@Hubert Seigneur your background is highly likely to hold you back in "analysis paralysis":(Just look at how many markets you've listed to investigate!

Completely agree with you on this; I'm not making any claims to the quality of these lenders here.

Rents seem high and in demand as well.