Price below $X, lot size, location, then look at the oldest first- more flexible on price, also something is wrong with it.  

There are a lot of options for all in one stacks (washer dryer) or a single wash/dry machine as well as small size (18") dishwashers.Don't skimp on these sorts of amenities.

In this scenario it's probably easier to do a collateral assignment of note and mortgage than trying to find a lender for a portfolio that size.

You'll need good contact info for them to be able to collect, and ideally the new address for the tenant however which if you don't have can probably be found easily with some online sleuthing/ contacting their employer, skip tracing software, etc. 

I expect it to be moderate size rehab which to me means no significant plumbing or electrical and no walls being added or removed.  

If you feel a consultant would help you reach your goals faster, then get one:)Not sure how well the, "one-size fits all" approach works.Guiding you to find your own path would seem a better idea.DM us to chat more!

@Ramada Evans yes that is all on you....you can go directly on airbnb/vrbo and do a search by the enemy method for houses that are similar to yours in size and bedroom/bathroom. 

He is supposed to go public sometime. yep the set employment tax Ill have to look at , I would max out the best I can with the income and age 65 and over contribution to a roth .

A real estate business is not different then any other self employment income.

Berkadia, CBRE, Cushman all have capital markets teams that can help with loan products of this size.