If i could run into them that would be ideal because i can build a relationship.Thanks for all the help

As an example: John Doe, realtor, home address, age 46, date of birth, married, likes watching football on tv, golf enthusiast, 3 investment properties, do it yourselfer, 60% loan to value, $650K home value, length of residence 21 years,  NOW...if you are selling a do it yourself putting green....he might be ideal lead.There are many list providers out there for realtor email lists...but if you know what makes someone tick...that is where real value is.

With this being my first property rehab, ideally I'd like to swing the BRRRR method.I personally think 3 garages is overkill and not sure it would get me any more cash flow as a rental, whereas converting that 1 car side of the garage (it's closest and connected to the rest of the house) into another bedroom puts me in a new ballpark with it being a 3bd/2ba unit. 

Ideally this will help us prepare for when we find the deal, so that we can go right to the HML and close the deal quickly without any newbie overlooks.I'm looking for a good HML recommendation that is willing to work with a solid first time home rehabber with experienced mentors backing us every step of the way.

Also, if you held, what would your ideal holding period be tax considerations aside?

My ideal scenario would be to own a small investment company with a partner that holds a few mid-sized rental properties for baseline income, and supplements this with a few high-profit flips every year to help grow the rental portfolio and pay for lifestyle upgrades, vacations, etc.My formal education is an Electrical Design engineer, and for the past 10 years I've worked for large companies designing complex electronic (computer) circuits for things like Medical Devices, LED lighting, etc.

Ideally you should ask what you want long term...If you think the tenant can meet your needs as a landlord while you meet your responsibilities to them then solve today's problem and set clear expectations along with regular follow ups going forward..

Since i'm just starting out i'd ideally like to start with a small investment (just to get my feet wet) and then with a little experience under my belt aim for larger projects. 

(his degree is Aerospace Engineering) Since he'll need to go the FHA route for his loan to get a low down payment, we're looking for some remote leads on investor friendly lenders and local real estate agents that can help us locate an ideal property for him.  

Whenever I deal with this, so long as the color works either way, I go with whatever the odd man out is.