Local leasing brokers are great resources for these particulars as well. 

Agents are a great resource for the neighborhood insights you're looking for and are typically more than happy to take photos and videos of properties you're considering.

I’m happy to be a resource for any questions you may have as you start out the process!

We’re positioning the platform as not just another tool, but as the go-to resource for serious real estate networking, emphasizing its value from day one.The goal is to create an environment that's so inherently valuable that both 'chickens' and 'eggs'—new and established investors—see immediate and long-term benefits.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

For those experienced investors who have done this, how have you structured deals for buy and holds and what books, templates, or other resources can you point me to?

Every week I write a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, for all you tubular dudes and dudettes out there.What am I listening to?

If they are a crime victim they should also go to their local police department's financial crimes unit, contact financial crimes where the fraud is based and call or go into their local FBI office and ask to speak to the duty agent. 

It appears you have the resources (parent co-signing, etc) to get another loan for a SFR so that does not have an impact. 

A good Property Manager will have the resources you'll need (contractors, leasing agents, maintenance techs and book keeping) to get you by while you focus on more important things.