I have a small team but work 3 different markets.

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

The only two ways to rectify this are (1) purchase the property far below market price or (2) significantly increase the property net income usually through some method of “repositioning”. 

Cincy and Dayton are great markets.

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?

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

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. 

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.  

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

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