I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

Without the luck and the 60+ hour weeks, we'd be nowhere despite our skills.  

This will still qualify for a residential mortgage and you have a better shot of completely offsetting your entire payment.

I'm looking at investing in several out-of-state markets (potential BRRRR strategy in mind), I have a list of qualifiers that I'm sussing out to determine viable markets but would love to know: what data helps in determining a good market to invest?

If you are qualifying as a Foreign National, you will need to close in an LLC.

If the tenant can’t prove the dog qualifies as a service animal or ESA, then it could be a lease violation.It’s a good idea to request documentation in writing and confirm its legitimacy.

EVERY applicant is "qualified"!

The thing I'm trying to figure out is how to properly qualify as a RE Prof. 

Not many landlords buy their rentals this way. although with all the guru training many are trying and we will see how it all works out.it takes sales skill to talk people into deeding you their home.. this is a highly charged emotional situation..

They don't have to manage the property for you, but they can assist with getting a qualified Tenant in place.