They pay the TV stars a big check to use their name, and the material was NOT developed by the TV stars - it's just the same old flipping formula (pun INTENDED) rehashed multiple times over the years with the latest TV star names on the "label".And, don't bet on that pot of gold (financing) they promise you at the end of the rainbow.  

If they give you a canned response, you can bet they sent the same thing to several other landlords and will probably waste your time at the showing with things like "Oh, I didn't know this didn't have a dishwasher".

No existing equity or mortgage (has not purchased primary residence) and will not be living in the rental.Would a safe bet be to get into the first rental with a conventional loan due to the existing interest rates?

Bet you thought I forgot.  

FWIW, I bet if you look you can find good cabinets right here in the U.S.....

you bet.

Your best bet in trying to work for an experienced rehabber to learn the ins and outs of this business before going out and do it by yourself.

If your reason is trying to protest yourself by putting the property in an LLC, your best bet is a good insurance policy.

I bet the answer is 'yes.'

I can only imagine that there are many out there that hedging their bets against serious issues that will need ones insurance company to help them out.