Think about how each property will photograph and how best to present its desirable features.If it photographs extremely well (Hire a professional with great lighting, and have it photographed at day time and at night time), has desirable features and you promote it those 3 ways, you should have a strong occupancy rate through the year. 

@Tim Healey  I've got an amazing contact for you, but can't promote it in the forum.

Here's one: I turned in an unlicensed broker promoting "virtual wholesaling" for advertising property in Florida.

@Stephen Masek  You will only need that hazmat survey done if the building is old enough to contain those materials.  

John, I am in a similar situation, looking to diversify out of SFR in my local market and towards small investments in commercial real estate through crowdfunding but I am also not yet an accredited investor.I've found a ton of great information browsing BP as well as a lot of good informational material on a site maintained by @Ian Ippolito -- He provided this advice in another forum: "If you are nonaccredited, there are a lot fewer national choices: Richuncles, RealtyMogul and Fundrise.

Go check out Open Houses and pay attention to pricing, what are the finishes (materials, quality, etc.)

Beginning of meeting people promote there deals looking for partners, money, wholesale deals etc.Good Luck.  

The implied warranty of habitability requires landlords to maintain their rental units in a condition fit for the “occupation of human beings.”86 In addition, the rental unit must “substantially comply” with building and housing code standards that materially affect tenants’ health and safety.87A dwelling may be considered uninhabitable (unliveable) if it substantially lacks any of the following:88• Effective waterproofing and weather protection of roof and exterior walls, including unbroken windows and doors.• Plumbing facilities in good working order, including hot and cold running water, connected to a sewage disposal system.• Gas facilities in good working order.• Heating facilities in good working order. • An electric system, including lighting, wiring, and equipment, in good working order.• Clean and sanitary buildings, grounds, and appurtenances (for example, a garden or a detached garage), free from debris, filth, rubbish, garbage, rodents, and vermin.• Adequate trash receptacles in good repair.• Floors, stairways, and railings in good repair.In addition to these requirements, each rental unit must have all of the following:• A working toilet, wash basin, and bathtub or shower.

It takes twice as long, is half as good, and the material cost is about 20% higher.I'll continue to do some of the work myself because I enjoy it and I think the education is helpful for future decision-making, but I'm aware that it's an expensive hobby to do my own work.

The material you should be able to look up for the most part and measure how much you need.Good Luck!