Option 1&2 are obviously easiest/quickest.

I feel bad when people get sucked into sub-par turn key deals when there are much better options for investing in real estate more passively like investing in syndications or being a financial partner on smaller scale deals with another investor who wants to put in the work but needs the capital (I partner with people like this). 

@Matt Roth for mailers there are various list providers that provide different filtering options, absentee owner, by county, state, type/size/class of building etc. 

.- buy a property with two unit zoning and build an ADU on the backLots of options.

If you wanted another option and do not need the quick cash you can always build the unit rent it for a year and then sell the property.

It's great to hear that you're interested in providing housing for fellow travel nurses - it sounds like a fantastic niche market.As you're getting started with acquiring rental properties, here are some steps you can take:To start real estate investing, educate yourself on various strategies, including analyzing deals, financing options, property management, and local market trends.

Hey Gladys,Jumping into real estate investing is an exciting step, and it's awesome you're weighing your options carefully.

This is the option I really want to do, but my wife isn’t exactly on the same page as I am.

I am exploring my financing options and trying to figure out what would be the best strategy?

Because of its location there are a lot of short term rentals which results in fewer options for long term rentals and higher rents if you can find one.