Buyers will be required to sign a buyer agreement prior to showings, many states operate this way already, and it can be specific to a period of time, specific property or range of shopping options the broker is to assist with. - Buyer broker commissions will be more transparent and in all likelihood begin to trend downwards.

The employees are dependent on your ability to get jobs (probably distressed deals), making offers, and keeping the train moving.

What is the experience of the operator?

Nice job Richard.

Id first write down what your goals are and how much time you realistically have to spend on REI (ie if you work a full time job/have a family/etc flipping or STRs may be tougher than renting a LTR).

I would also suggest getting several contractors to bid the job. 

Be able to answer questions regarding average price points, rental rates, new developments, local policy change, population density, job/business allocation or relocation, etc.

Our jobs are very stable.

Just worried about job growth and finding quality property managers that cover that area.

I understand that I would need to find an operator willing to do business with me; I'm simply asking if it makes sense, and if it would be a scalable option to start my first handful of units.