I'm sure there are plenty of real estate professionals that you can connect with on here to help you on your journey.A good book recommendation is Craig Curelop's The House Hacking Strategy Book.I look forward to hearing of your progress!

This team should include professionals like agents, lenders, contractors, and property managers. 

also start going to REIA meetings, networking, asking questions, etc.

If so, they could be good MTRs especially if you're looking to target travel medical professionals. 

If income over $150k what benefit do you have from tax purpose or we have to qualified as real estate professional.

I have found the smaller 2 and 1 bedroom rentals are actually better suited for medium term as your typical traveling nurse or professional does not usually need a 3rd or 4th bedroom.

I'd suggest networking with some of the rock star agents like @Eudith Vacio or @John Warren above to help you narrow down your search criteria. 

Are you attending any local REIA's/networking events?

Networking events will be another great place to find a property. 

learning curve is in commercial lease negotiations and challenges of “island time” contractors and professional services Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?