So, I think my main struggle is freedom of location opens up the whole country, which multiplies the analysis paralysis effect and makes me less confident in choosing the right area. 

There's a lot of details here that probably don't seem important right now (while you're optimistic that everything will go well); but if things go south, you're going to wish that you had worked out all the details before moving forward.

Again, a bit too complicated to discuss here in great detail. 

We put together a PowerPoint presentation that detailed our software (AppFolio) and how we handle specific things such as maintenance issues and rent collection so with each inquiry we send out our presentation, along with a PMA contract example, and a lease example so they can see what the tenants will sign.

@Troy Gandee can give you all the details.

It's an odd situation, so I'll not go into too many details, but I will chime in that you should absolutely understand your options when it comes to getting work/service in small towns.

Also might be worth while to comb through the details of your credit reports to ensure there aren't any erroneous claims on there.

Could you post the details of the next meet up?

Give me a bit of detail about the house and how you constructed your original math?

Send me a message and I can share some details with you.