I would need to use it as a STR part of the time to help cover the costs and for tax purposes, but I'm not really looking forward to "operating a STR business" and don't need a lot of extra cash flow (I have W2 job that I truly enjoy). 

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

To be honest its mostly not for self managers (though I am open to it) - the target is mostly for small PM's looking for help to scale. 

I have experience doing both and am happy to help you with your lending needs!

Would you anyone know of any other ways that could help me dispo more deals? 

This approach helps them grasp the requirements in advance and provides an opportunity to address any concerns they may have.

Any feedback/thoughts/advise would be helpful from investors in the area in regards to outlook, taxes, areas, etc. 

Rehab with the help of my family - Re landscape garden, painted inside, re grouted bathroom tiling etc.

Even if they can’t help with properties, they might be able to recommend attorneys.

For a majority of folks it would be designed to help, they've already filed their returns.