And this is from my perspective of training people on cold-calling in the non-real estate world.  

We've decided to up the budget a little bit and have discussed the level of rehab we're comfortable handling (both from a first time perspective and while not being onsite daily for) Finding the properties seems to be the easier part, we have also come to agree that we need to find our team first before going any further (PM and contractor) I'm still optimistic and our goal is to buy something in 2019.

I’m doing customer research for a new platform that would help landlords and property managers automate their communication with tenants and perspective tenants using new to world chat technology. 

Renovations include new kitchen/ss appliances/custom cabinetry/granite countertops, 2 new bathrooms, freshly painted throughout, new carpeting, refinished hardwood floors, convenient laundry hook-up on the first floor, new plumbing, updated boiler and hot water tank, new electrical, new siding.

The economy from an employment perspective is still so strong people still aren't even wanting to work because labor participation is still below pre-pandemic levels.

Is this something to be of a concern from a rental perspective.~717 sqft, 1/1.

I'm not saying no one will do this type of loan, but I'm explain why looking at it from a lender's risk perspective could help you look for another alternative.Another reason, other than being over leveraged, is that a borrower that is not well positioned with capital is also at a much higher risk of default.

Obviously it is still illegal at the Federal level.Any others out there that have dealt with this from a strictly landlord perspective?

Fresh ingredients aren't cheap, neither are lessons, gear and memberships, but I spend my money on them because doing these things bring me joy. 

That is truly passive investing.I think the first thing to do is define passive and active from your perspective and then choose which you want to do.