Will they suggest customers fly out to see properties before buying? 

I would suggest getting another full-time job for the time being and investing/doing STR on the side until you can fully and comfortably replace the income that you would be receiving from your job.Is your LTR in need of repair?

If you want to acquire more real estate I suggest more savings or sell the other property with equity. 

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

You can also search Google and read reviews.

You should start with both of these suggestions. 

Your Lender My suggestion to find #2 & #4 would be to go to the top of this page and click on AGENTS  & LENDERS.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

My one suggestion: do not conduct business with anyone (here or anywhere) without having your lawyer and maybe even your CPA reviewing all the paperwork.Also, stay far away from LPs.

I then spoke with the buyer and his agent, suggesting we use a commercial lender I had worked with for over a decade, who could provide an answer within 24 hours, contingent on a new appraisal.