Specifically, must this be a commercial/business loan type where you have higher rates and shorter loan life or is there an alternative loan type? 

And if you’re targeting specific regions, what makes those areas attractive for your strategy?

Listen to podcasts, read books, and if you plan to invest in the Netherlands find some resources that speak to that market specifically.

I scoured craigslist, the web and facebook for people to do very specific tasks.

My advice would be to specifically retain a potential eviction attorney from the start, in order to be prepared for how this *may* go. 

The other is a smaller operation which does a lot of business in the specific neighborhood the house is in.  

Do you have any specific criteria or strategies that you find particularly effective? 

Deal specific!

Here are five dangerous provisions to watch for in an Operating Agreement:Dangerous Provisions to Watch:Authority to incur debt without investor approvalPower to make loans to other entities/projectsAbility to cross-collateralize with other propertiesPermission to use investor capital for other venturesCommingling of funds across different projectsWhy These Are Potential Ponzi Indicators:• New investor funds could be used to pay existing investors• Project-to-project lending can mask poor performance• Cross-collateralization puts your investment at risk for others' failures• Commingling enables masking of financial problems• Lack of project segregation enables fraudulent schemesProtective Measures to Look For:Strict single-purpose entity requirementsProject-specific bank accountsDebt limitations and investor approval requirementsProhibited related-party lendingClear fund segregation requirementsProfessional Best Practice:Request bank statements showing separate accounts for each project.

Any HML will want answers to those questions plus a rehab budget before getting you a term sheet for a fix n flip loan for this property.I close these types of loans all the time, if you have any specific questions about the process don't hesitate to reach out.