Finding an investor-friendly agent is key and they should be able to help you with 1-4, I'd say talking about those questions you asked would be the perfect thing to ask any potential agents you interview! 

For your first BRRRR, finding a good contractor and possibly a property manager is key if you’re not handling everything yourself.

On the other hand, if you're aiming for long-term rental properties, getting prequalified with a lender specializing in traditional loans or DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans is key.

Have you considered Turn-key? 

They key is to not act like you are "hiding" something.

.: I haven't passed this past legal review so for what its worth: Part of my standard requirements for everyone include income is at least 3X rent, minimum credit score, say 640, Clean record and no evictions as well as deposit is paid in full at signing of lease and 1st month rent is paid in full prior to handing over the keys.

You're better off opting for an interest-only mortgage, saving on payments, and then refinancing it into something more conventional when interest rates drop—or, if possible, making a plan to pay down the principal.Interest-only loans, which typically last for the first 5 to 10 years of the loan term, offer two key benefits.

It is required the Property Manager return all personal property belonging to the Owner such as keys, entry codes, copies of lease agreements with existing tenants, tenant deposits, and any other files or information necessary to manage the property and the tenant(s)."

Do you have a price point you're targeting and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

A good designer and architect are key for a successful project like this and keep in mind these aren't cheap.There's a lot more details to consider, feel free to DM me for more details.