Which east coast state are you referring to?

A good contractor is critical—get referrals and check references.

I can refer you to a real estate agent who works with investors - most who are newer investors.  

Some numbers below for reference: I currently am taking home about 140,000 pre-tax.

Credit score. references..

Cubicles, bad bosses, TPS reports (Office Space reference) are all great motivating factors. 

If interested in low-cost properties with above-average rents, I would recommend duplexes in Cleveland near the major hospitals and work with the gentleman I am referring to. 

Good question here, generally speaking one year is the expected timeframe before you would be able to purchase a new primary residence (also referring to how long you would generally be expected to reside there). 

We aren’t looking for someone who is accountable for a subprocess and has “partners” they can refer us to for other processes.

Quote from @Adam Bartomeo: @Brandon Croucier That isn't correct... state laws allow you to enter the property within certain time periods, normally 24 hrs, with or without permission.That’s not what I was referring to, I was referring to  evicting them.