The Japanese market is different in that it is a high yield cash flow market, non speculative investing.

Educate yourself with books, podcasts, and market research, define your goals, and build a team of professionals to support your journey.

It’s not necessarily more difficult than market-rate rentals, just different.If you’re seriously considering this route, feel free to reach out.

Cincy and Dayton are great markets.

But, the self-sufficiency test for FHA loans can be really difficult in SF, meaning that the market rent from units you will not occupy must be sufficient to pay for the mortgage payment. 

I have a small team but work 3 different markets.

If you are willing to live in urban areas you may want to talk to a local bank in your market and see if they have any incentives or grant loans for certain areas.  

If I just make a single listing on FF for this 5/2 and say list it for $4000 / month (market in this area), how would I get 2-3 random nurses to commit to the property?

You really can't get a better snapshot of the Cleveland investment market right now. 

I'm actively seeking mentorship from someone with experience in similar markets who can shed more light on this process.