Eventually, I’d like to start using the cash flow to pay myself and work toward replacing my day job income.

For example they only buy land and build in land lord friendly states.Before they buy land to build on, they thoroughly analyze key market indicators such as population growth, occupancy rates, job growth, and even prioritize top school districts.

My job is flexible which I think would be important when trying to manage my first property so thats why .

They will do a slap dash job on a house that still has a bad roof and foundation in a neighborhood that will see zero appreciation. 

I do relatively well in my day job by today's standards but my hourly rate for self managing is closer to that of a surgeon. 

I stack cashflow for capex and repairs because I have a decent W2 job that I live off of. 

This agreement is just like a listing agreement when you go list a home, you are hiring the right person for the job, so this is the same type of contract, but this person is hired to find you the right home. 

If you want cash flow, get a second/side job.

According to Tom Cruz hereafter referred to as DB, I wasted 31 years of my life training to become an ortho surgeon but the DB doesn't understand some people enjoy their jobs and are passionate about helping other people. 

STR it will cost you big.this isn't a difficult job depending on the fridge location.